“The words themselves are clean, so are the things to which they apply. But the mind drags in a filthy association, calls up some repulsive emotion. Well, then, cleanse the mind, that is the real job. It is the mind which is the Augean stables, not language.”
Quote by D. H. Lawrence
Work
D.H. Lawrence was a multifaceted twentieth-century English author whose poetic output ran parallel to his famous novelistic career. His poetry explores themes common throughout his broader body of work, including tensions between nature and industrial society, emotional and sensual experience, and critiques of modern life. Lawrence's verse demonstrates varied approaches, from more traditional lyrical forms to free verse structures. This collection presents readers with a gathering of his poems, providing insight into his artistic vision beyond his prose fiction. His poetry, like his novels, reflects his philosophical concerns about authenticity, human relationships, and the effects of industrialization on individual consciousness. The verse collection allows readers to encounter Lawrence's distinctive voice as a poet, characterized by directness of expression and attention to physical and emotional sensation. more
