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The Prussian Officer and Other Stories
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025928999
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 326
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Prussian Officer and Other Stories is a seminal collection of short fiction by D.H. Lawrence, showcasing the author's profound mastery of psychological realism and his intense exploration of the human soul. This collection features twelve stories that delve into the complex interplay between societal constraints and raw human instinct. In the title story, Lawrence examines the destructive tension between a rigid Prussian officer and his orderly, a relationship that spirals into a visceral struggle for dominance and psychological survival.
Throughout the volume, Lawrence illuminates the lives of miners, laborers, and rural families, capturing the nuances of class, desire, and the search for personal identity. Stories such as Daughters of the Vicar and The Shades of Spring explore the emotional landscapes of characters caught between traditional values and emerging modern sensibilities. Lawrence's prose is marked by its vivid imagery and deep empathy for the physical and spiritual experiences of his characters. This collection remains an essential work of modernist literature, offering timeless insights into the conflicts that define the human condition and the powerful forces of the natural world.
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