“You don't want to love - your eternal and abnormal craving is to be loved. You aren't positive, you're negative. You absorb, absorb, as if you must fill yourself up with love, because you've got a shortage somewhere.”
Quote by D. H. Lawrence
Work
D. H. Lawrence: The Complete Novels (Centaur Classics)
D. H. Lawrence: The Complete Novels (Centaur Classics) is a comprehensive compilation of the novels by the renowned author D. H. Lawrence. This collection brings together all of Lawrence's major works, providing a detailed exploration of his writing style and thematic concerns. The novels within this collection are essential reading for those interested in the works of D. H. Lawrence and the literary landscape of the early 20th century. more
Author
D. H. Lawrence
D. H. Lawrence was an English novelist and poet, born on September 11, 1885, and died on March 2, 1930. He is recognized for his distinctive prose style and his exploration of complex human relationships, particularly in the context of modernity and industrialization. His works often deal with themes of love, sex, and the struggle for individuality. more
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Source: Complete Poems by Lawrence: Easyread Comfort Edition