D.H. Lawrence’s lasting legacy in the COVID era.

We are so excited about the release of THE SHIP OF DEATH: Last Poems by D. H. Lawrence!

This new collection of his final poems reflects the relevance of his meditations on sickness, life and death. In a modern society living with the after effects of a pandemic, publisher Gail Spilsbury saw how Lawrence’s poems could add to our current conversations. The result is THE SHIP OF DEATH, a unique engagement with Lawrence and his legacy.

The book is a personal selection of D.H Lawrence’s most affecting and poignant poems, written while the poet lay dying of tuberculosis at the age of 44. This anthology is essential for both first time readers and long time lovers of Lawrence, as his rage, joy and faith in the face of death results in some of his most impressive and touching poetry.

The new foreword by award winning biographer Francis Wilson brings new meaning to this collection of 67 poems, and sheds light on Lawrence’s life and writing. In the echo of the COVID pandemic, this anthology is a enlightening reflection on the eternal nature of beauty and suffering. Many modern readers will find comfort in these truly emotive poems, as well as essential understanding in Wilson’s exploration of the last months of Lawrence’s life.

Lawrence’s meditations on life, death and sickness remain incredibly relevant, and we extend our congratulations to Bergamot Books and to Francis Wilson. 

You can purchase your edition here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ship-Death-Last-Poems/dp/B0GSKQ6BJ5

Written by Victoria Shipton for Paper Lion Ltd, 2026