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H. LAWRENCE by D. H. Lawrence

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Poet
D. H. Lawrence
Themes
death, identity, love
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H. LAWRENCE

D. H. Lawrence

New York B. W. Huebsch 1916 Copyright, 1916, by

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§01Quick summary

What this poem is about

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§02Themes

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§03Line by line

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§04Tone & mood

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§06Historical context

Historical context

D. H. Lawrence published several poetry collections in 1916, with *Amores* (London: Duckworth) and *New Poems* being the most notable. The New York publisher B. W. Huebsch was his main supporter in America throughout the 1910s, promoting his work during a time when it faced censorship in Britain. At this point, Lawrence was navigating the chaos of World War One, had just married Frieda Weekley, and was under surveillance by British authorities who suspected his pro-German leanings. His poetry from this time captures a blend of intense personal feelings, vivid descriptions of nature, and a strong rejection of industrial modernity — themes that would continue to shape his later novels.

§07FAQ

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The copyright page mentions a 1916 publication by B. W. Huebsch in New York, aligning with Lawrence's American editions from that year. However, we can't verify the specific poem title and collection without access to the complete text.

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