d. h. lawrence
Definition
- Proper noun:
- D. H. Lawrence: The name of an English novelist, poet, and essayist. His literary work is known for its criticism of industrial society and its exploration of human, particularly sexual, relationships. He lived from 1885 to 1930.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The novels of D. H. Lawrence were often controversial in his time.
- We are studying D. H. Lawrence's poetry in my literature class.
Advanced Usage
- "Lawrence's oeuvre": Refers to the entire body of work created by D. H. Lawrence.
- Lawrence's oeuvre provides a profound critique of modernity.
- "a Lawrentian theme/style": Describes themes or a literary style characteristic of D. H. Lawrence's writing.
- The novel's focus on primal instincts has a distinctly Lawrentian quality.
Variants and Related Words
- Lawrence: A common shortened or informal reference to D. H. Lawrence.
- The biography offers new insights into Lawrence's early life.
- Lawrentian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of D. H. Lawrence or his works.
- Her analysis focuses on the Lawrentian concept of blood-consciousness.
Synonyms
- Author of Lady Chatterley's Lover: A common reference identifying him by his most famous novel.
- The novelist D. H. Lawrence: A more formal descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases
- "The works of D. H. Lawrence": A standard phrase for referring to his collective writings.
- The library has a complete collection of the works of D. H. Lawrence.
Related Idioms
Noun
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English novelist and poet and essayist whose work condemned industrial society and explored sexual relationships (1885-1930)
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