D. H. Lawrence — Nettles: Criterion Miscellany, No. 11

London, Faber and Faber, 1930. First edition. Paperback. A first edition copy of this collection of poetry by renowned modernist author D. H. Lawrence, part of the Criterion Miscellany. First edition. A collection of poetry from D. H. Lawrence; No. 11 of the Criterion Miscellany. Published in 1930, just eleven days after his death, this is Lawrence's last work and contains a series of bitter, nettling but often wry attacks on the moral climate of England. With titles such as: 'Songs I Learnt at School', 'Innocent England', and 'Leaves of Grass, Flowers of Grass', among others. Written by David Herbert Lawrence, an English novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, literary critic, travel writer, essayist, and painter. Noted for his modernist works which reflect on modernity, social alienation and industrialisation, while championing sexuality, vitality and instinct. In the original paper wraps. Externally, smart with light wear to the extremities and minor sunning. The odd small mark to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .