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Titel

The Prussian Officer

Beschreibung

Power, desire, and violence collide in The Prussian Officer, a haunting exploration of the human psyche by D.H. Lawrence. This novella peels back the façade of authority to reveal the seething passions and suppressed emotions lurking beneath. With prose that strikes like a thunderclap, Lawrence immerses the reader in a world where rigid discipline clashes with primal instincts, and the cost of obedience is measured in human suffering. In this gripping narrative, Lawrence examines the tension between the oppressor and the oppressed, unraveling the fragile balance between control and rebellion. The story pulses with psychological intensity, as unspoken emotions erupt in unexpected ways, leading to a shattering crescendo. It's a tale that doesn't flinch from the darkness of human nature but also offers glimmers of raw humanity and the longing for freedom. Rich in symbolism and driven by an almost cinematic sense of foreboding, The Prussian Officer captures Lawrence's unparalleled ability to probe the depths of passion and power dynamics. This is not merely a story—it's an experience, a journey into the heart of what it means to feel trapped and to yearn for release.

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Produktdetails

Verlag:

Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing

Autor:

Lawrence D. H.

Titel:

The Prussian Officer

gelesen von:

Richard Williams

Sprache:

ISBN Audio:

4069828022492

Erscheinungsdatum:

14. Dezember 2024

Schlagworte:

Classic literature Repression Power desire violence freedom authority psychological tension 20th century English writer British literature Audiobook English Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing Short Stories Fiction Literature Queer Literary LGBT Literature 20th Century

Laufzeit

57 Min

Produktart

AUDIO

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Nein

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Über den Autor:

David Herbert Lawrence (11 September 1885 – 2 March 1930) was a literary firebrand whose work blazed with passion, defiance, and raw humanity. Born in the coal-mining town of Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, he grew up in a home shaped by conflict—his miner father's rough edges clashing with his mother's refined ambitions. This tension, between instinct and intellect, powerfully informed his writing. Lawrence's novels, such as Sons and Lovers, The Rainbow, and the once-banned Lady Chatterley's Lover, boldly challenged societal norms, delving into the complexities of desire, class, and personal freedom. He dared to write about the unspeakable, using language as a scalpel to cut through repression and convention. His work often drew the ire of critics and censors, yet it captured the restless spirit of an age grappling with rapid change. A relentless traveler, he roamed from Italy to Australia, Mexico to Cornwall, seeking inspiration and escape. His vivid descriptions of landscapes mirrored the emotional depth of his characters, making his prose a sensory experience. Despite his short life, ending at 44, Lawrence left behind a body of work that defies time. He was not merely a writer; he was a rebel, a philosopher, and a relentless seeker of life's untamed truths. His books remain an invitation to explore the raw, unvarnished core of the human soul.