{"product_id":"the-prussian-officer-and-other-stories-9781513275536","title":"The Prussian Officer and Other Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e Honoring his practice of tackling the taboo, esteemed author D.H Lawrence created a collection of evocative short fiction in \u003ci\u003eThe Prussian Officer and Other Stories. \u003c\/i\u003e With themes of feminism and sexuality, \u003ci\u003eThe Prussian Officer and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e examines varying levels and types of the abuse of power so common among men and government officials, especially in the 20th century. \u003ci\u003eThe Daughters of the Vicar\u003c\/i\u003e depicts the aftermath of an unstable family as it follows Mary and Louisa, who are both sisters and best friends. Due to their father’s poor financial position and their parent’s loveless marriage, Mary and Louisa’s family is severely struggling. The women work as teachers to offer financial support, but when that proves to be too little, Mary is forced to marry a hideous an uncultured rich man. Miserable and dreading the rest of her life, Mary tries to warn Louisa from doing the same. Exploring similar topics, \u003ci\u003eSecond Best\u003c\/i\u003e follows two sisters struggling with their identity and love life. \u003ci\u003eOdour of Chrysanthemums\u003c\/i\u003e depicts a later narrative of marriage than the aforementioned, as it portrays a woman’s emotional journey after being drained by her marriage. Separated into three parts, \u003ci\u003eOdour of Chrysanthemums\u003c\/i\u003e begins with the woman and her children waiting for her husband to return home, assuming he was at a pub. However, as the wait continues, they begin to suspect something more sinister may have occurred. Finally, the title story, \u003ci\u003eThe Prussian Officer\u003c\/i\u003e stars a single military captain who feels that he has wasted his youth. In contrast, his orderly is young and in a happy relationship, making his captain jealous. Desiring his youth and feeling sexually attracted to the young man, the captain tries to ruin the orderly’s relationship and starts to abuse him, driving the young man to a dangerous decision. This collection of sentimental and compelling stories depicts sinister human truths and the depths of the despair societal expectations force upon people. With this careful and brutally honest portrayal, modern audiences are able to both observe the culture of 20th century England as well as consider dark human truths that are still prevalent today. This edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Prussian Officer and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e by D.H Lawrence features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in a modern and easy-to-read font, crafting an accessible experience for contemporary readers. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D. H. Lawrence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48295523647739,"sku":"9781513275536","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781513275536.jpg?v=1772484321","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/the-prussian-officer-and-other-stories-9781513275536","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}