The Prussian Officer and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by D.H. Lawrence, a renowned English author. The book features eight stories, including the titular story, The Prussian Officer. The stories explore various themes such as love, desire, power, and violence. In The Prussian Officer, a young soldier is subjected to the cruel treatment of his superior officer, leading to a tragic outcome. The other stories in the collection include Odour of Chrysanthemums, The Thorn in the Flesh, Daughters of the Vicar, The Shades of Spring, Second Best, The Shadow in the Rose Garden, and Goose Fair. Odour of Chrysanthemums is a story about a woman who learns of her husband's death in a mining accident and must confront her feelings towards him. The Thorn in the Flesh is a story about a young woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love. Daughters of the Vicar is a story about two sisters who fall in love with the same man. The Shades of Spring is a story about a man who returns home to his family after being away for many years. Second Best is a story about a woman who falls in love with a man who is already married. The Shadow in the Rose Garden is a story about a woman who becomes obsessed with a man she sees in a rose garden. Goose Fair is a story about a young boy who is fascinated by the sights and sounds of a fair. Overall, The Prussian Officer and Other Stories is a collection of thought-provoking and emotionally charged stories that showcase Lawrence's skill as a writer. The book is a must-read for fans of short fiction and those interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships.1914. Controversial English novelist, short-story writer, poet and essayist, Lawrence is known for his frequently misunderstood, but basically idealistic theories about sexual relations and for his interest in primitive religions and nature mysticism. Lawrence regarded sex, the primitive subconscious, and nature as cures for what he considered modern man's maladjustment to industrial society. His philosophy, life history and prejudices are inextricably entwined in his writings. Contents: The Prussian Officer; The Thorn in the Flesh; Daughters of the Vicar; A Fragment of Stained Glass; The Shades of Spring; Second Best; The Shadow in the Rose Garden; Goose Fair; The White Stocking; A Sick Collier; The Christening; and Odor of Chrysanthemums. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.