The Italians are not passionate: passion has deep reserves.… - D. H. Lawrence

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The Italians are not passionate: passion has deep reserves. They are easily moved, and often affectionate, but they rarely have any abiding passion of any sort.

D. H. Lawrence

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About D. H. Lawrence

David Herbert Lawrence (11 September 1885 – 2 March 1930) was an English novelist, poet, playwright, essayist, literary critic and painter who published as D. H. Lawrence. His collected works, among other things, represent an extended reflection upon the dehumanising effects of modernity and industrialisation. In them, some of the issues Lawrence explores are emotional health, vitality, spontaneity and instinct.

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Pen Names: Lawrence H. Davison

Birth Name: David Herbert Richards Lawrence

Native Name: David Herbert Lawrence

Alternative Names: D.H. Lawrence • D. H. Lorenss • D. G. Lourens • D. H. David Herbert Lawrence

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