The Complete Poetical Works (eBook)

D. H. Lawrence's 'The Complete Poetical Works' trace the evolution of a literary colossus from the pastoral impressionism to the intrepid zeal of modernism. With over 500 poems, the anthology attests to the duality of human experience—Lawrence's keen observation of the natural world mingles seamlessly with his probing into the depths of human emotion and sexuality. The collection embodies a rejection of industrial modernity, resonating with the cadences of Walt Whitman, and meanders through the Georgian and modernist esthetics, culminating in a testament to the power of lyrical expression. From 'Love Poems and others' to 'Last Poems', this compendium is a journey through the multi-faceted genius of early 20th century poetry.

The progenitor of this profound work, David Herbert Lawrence, was a writer who cast a foreboding shadow on the literary landscapes of the early 20th century. His life's work reflects not just a reaction to the drab mechanization of human lives but also harbors a restive quest for emotional authenticity and vitality. His poetry, often overshadowed by his novels, reveals Lawrence's affections for the Romantic ideal and his yearning for an organic harmony with the cosmos—a theme consistently embroidered into the fabric of his verse. Broken away from the shackles of Victorian moral constraints, Lawrence's poetry was as controversial as it was groundbreaking, unearthing the raw underbelly of human consciousness and desire.

Readers seeking a departure from the prosaic and a plunge into the lush gardens of emotive verse will rejoice in 'The Complete Poetical Works'. Herein lies a window to Lawrence's soul, a labyrinth of existential ponderings and bright sensuous imagery. This tome is more than a mere collection; it is a pilgrimage—extraordinar­ily humane and achingly beautiful—inviting scholars, aficionados of modernist literature, and novices alike to drink deeply from Lawrence's well of poetic mastery.