Mutilation is a collection of short stories by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1925. The stories explore themes of love, death, and the human condition. The collection includes stories such as "The Blind Man," which tells the story of a blind man who is unable to see the beauty of the world around him; "The Prussian Officer," which follows a Prussian officer who is haunted by his past; and "The Rocking-Horse Winner," which tells the story of a young boy who believes he can predict the winners of horse races. Other stories in the collection include "The Horse Dealer's Daughter," which follows a woman who is struggling to make ends meet; "The Fox," which tells the story of a fox who is hunted by a farmer; and "The Virgin and the Gipsy," which follows a young woman who is searching for her identity. The stories in Mutilation are often dark and unsettling, but they also offer a glimpse into the human experience. Lawrence's writing is vivid and evocative, and his stories are sure to leave a lasting impression.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1917 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Fiction, Drama