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D.H. Lawrence
D.H. Lawrence.
The collection Birds, Beasts and Flowers (1923), widely considered D.H. Lawrence's most original contribution to poetry, was inspired by his personal experiences in two distinct regions:
- The Mediterranean scene: Reflecting his time spent in Italy and surrounding areas during his travels after World War I.12
- The American Southwest: Drawing from his period of residence in Taos, New Mexico, where he sought an uncorrupted natural environment.12
Through these landscapes, Lawrence developed a spontaneous mode of free verse that blended keen observation with deep symbolism to create an unprecedented nature poetry.1