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The Prussian Officer

D. H. Lawrence
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The Prussian Officer

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1914

Book Brief

D. H. Lawrence

The Prussian Officer

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1914
Book Details
Pages

154

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1914

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.6

674 ratings

55%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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D. H. Lawrence's The Prussian Officer receives acclaim for its intense exploration of power dynamics and psychological depth, capturing the complexities of human emotions with vivid prose. However, some readers find the narrative bleak and characters overly somber. Lawrence's keen insight into human nature and relationships remains a notable strength.

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Who Should Read The Prussian Officer?

Readers who enjoy intense psychological drama and explorations of power dynamics would appreciate D. H. Lawrence's The Prussian Officer. Fans of Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness or Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles will find Lawrence's keen insight into human nature and societal pressures compelling.

3.6

674 ratings

55%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

154

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1914

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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