D. H. Lawrence 
The Poetry of D. H. Lawrence 
Complete Poems, Verses & Rhymes: Love Poems, Amores, Bay, Tortoises, Birds, Beasts and Flowers…

In ‘The Poetry of D. H. Lawrence’, readers are invited into the intricacies of Lawrence’s poetic voice and style. Known for his evocative language and exploration of themes such as nature, love, and modernity, Lawrence’s poems are rich in imagery and emotional depth. His distinctive literary style, characterized by sensual lyricism and vivid descriptions, sets him apart as a prominent figure in early 20th-century literature. The collection showcases Lawrence’s diverse range of poetic forms and subjects, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of his poetic prowess within the literary context of his time. From the raw passion of ‘Birds, Beasts and Flowers’ to the introspective musings of ‘Pansies’, Lawrence’s poetry captures a spectrum of human experiences with haunting beauty.

About the author

David Herbert Lawrence, more popularly known as D. H. Lawrence, was an eminent English writer and poet, born on September 11, 1885, in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire. He was a fervent literary figure whose works encompassed fiction, poetry, essays, and plays, each an exploration of the dehumanizing effects of modernity and industrialization. In his writings, Lawrence delved into themes of emotional health, vitality, spontaneity, and instinct, often drawing from his own experiences and intense personal relationships. He is best remembered for his novels, such as ‘Sons and Lovers’ (1913), ‘Women in Love’ (1920), and ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ (1928), which cumulatively chart the vicissitudes of human connection and the search for a vivid life amidst the constraining morals of English society. While his novels gained immense notoriety and sparked censorship debates due to their frank treatment of sexuality, Lawrence’s poetic oeuvre, as captured in ‘The Poetry of D. H. Lawrence’, showcases his lyricism and a passionate affinity for nature. His poetic works are distinctive for their immediacy, rich imagery, and sensual mystique, which align closely with his broader literary style marked by a detailed psychological portrayal of characters and a vivid depiction of the natural world. Lawrence’s influence on literature endures, as his works continue to be celebrated for their defiance against orthodoxy and their portrayal of human emotion in its rawest form.