Tortoises

'Tortoises' is a collection of poems written by D. H. Lawrence inspired by the titular animal. Lawrence, the author, was an English writer best known for these novels: Sons and Lovers, The Rainbow, Women in Love, and Lady Chatterley's Lover, which notably concerned gay and lesbian relationships, and were the subject of censorship trials.

D. H. Lawrence, born David Herbert Richards Lawrence on September 11, 1885, in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, England, is widely recognized for his contributions to English literature as a novelist, poet, playwright, essayist, and literary critic. His work often explores issues surrounding emotional health, vitality, spontaneity, and instinct, while frequently challenging the mores of his time, especially regarding sexuality and industrialization. 'Tortoises' is one of his lesser-known yet profound collections of poems that exhibits Lawrence's keen observation of the natural world, imbuing it with his characteristic examination of the human condition through a focus on the lives of these slow-moving, contemplative creatures. His literary style is noted for its use of vivid imagery, symbolism, and exploration of character psychology, all of which are evident in his poetry, including this collection. Lawrence is perhaps best known for his novels 'Sons and Lovers' (1913), 'The Rainbow' (1915), 'Women in Love' (1920), and the controversial 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' (1928), which was banned in several countries due to its explicit content. As an author, D.H. Lawrence persists as a figure of both admiration and contention within literary circles, celebrated for his lyrical prose and incisive explorations of human relations against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. He died in France on March 2, 1930, but his literary legacy continues to be a subject of study and appreciation.