Birds, Beasts and Flowers : Poems by D. H. Lawrence

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert), 1885-1930.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Birds, Beasts and Flowers" by D. H. Lawrence is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. The work delves into themes of nature, existence, and the interconnectedness of life, exploring both the beauty and complexity of the natural world. Through vivid imagery and poignant metaphors, Lawrence captures the intricate relationships between humans and the animal kingdom. The opening of the collection introduces readers to a series of poems that evoke the sensuality and depth of various fruits, starting with the pomegranate and peach. The speaker reflects on personal experiences and connections to these fruits, imbuing them with layers of meaning related to love, decay, and existence. Each poem is laced with a sense of longing and appreciation for the natural world, emphasizing both the intimate and universal truths these fruits represent. As the reader is drawn into Lawrence's lyrical exploration, there is an evident tension between beauty and fragility, suggesting a rich tapestry of emotions woven throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birds,_Beasts_and_Flowers

Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2019-09-21