02180cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000490011324500140016226400510017630000470022733600260027433700260030033800360032650000310036250800290039352013610042253400450178365300190182885600430184722475UtSlPG20260610133522.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aLawrence, D. H.q(David Herbert),d1885-193010aTortoises 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-08-31  aProduced by David Widger  a"Tortoises" by D. H. Lawrence is a collection of poetic pieces written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of existence, solitude, and the intricate patterns of life through the metaphor of tortoises. Lawrence delves into the philosophical and emotional aspects of the tortoises’ lives, reflecting on both their individual journeys and their familial connections.   The book consists of several poems that depict the life stages and characteristics of tortoises, using rich and expressive language to convey deeper meanings. In "Baby Tortoise," the struggle and solitary nature of the young tortoise's first moments are highlighted, while "Tortoise-Shell" reflects on the beauty and complexity of their shells as a symbol of life's mathematical structure. "Lui et Elle" presents a dynamic between male and female tortoises, showcasing themes of desire and companionship. As the poems progress, Lawrence explores the tortoise's experiences and the existential cries of life, culminating in the closing poem "Tortoise Shout," which contemplates the profound effects of sexuality and the longing for completeness. Through these vignettes, Lawrence captures both the simplicity and the profundity of life, urging readers to reflect on their own existence and connections to the world around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22475