Birds, Beasts and Flowers: Poems

By D H Lawrence

"Birds, Beasts and Flowers" is a landmark collection of poetry by D. H. Lawrence that showcases the author's intense and visceral connection to the natural world. Written during his extensive travels through Europe and North America, these poems depart from traditional constraints to embrace a more spontaneous and rhythmic free verse. The collection is meticulously organized into thematic sections-such as Fruits, Trees, Flowers, Creatures, and Reptiles-each exploring the raw, unbridled essence of life and the inherent power of the non-human world.

Lawrence delves into the "otherness" of his subjects, ranging from the pomegranate and the fig to the tortoise and the snake, seeking to understand the primitive forces that drive all living things. This work remains a cornerstone of early 20th-century modernist poetry, celebrated for its vivid imagery, emotional depth, and provocative exploration of vitality and spirit. "Birds, Beasts and Flowers" offers readers a profound meditation on the relationship between humanity and the environment, stripped of sentimentality and presented with Lawrence's signature passionate intensity. It is an essential volume for anyone interested in the development of modern verse and the literary exploration of the natural order.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025308107
• ISBN13: 9781025308104
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"