The Prussian Officer by D. H. Lawrence

"The Prussian Officer" is a tale of a young soldier and his authoritarian captain in the Prussian army. The captain, who is of noble lineage, is envious and resentful of the soldier's youth and attractiveness. As the captain's jealousy grows, he becomes increasingly abusive towards the soldier, inflicting physical and psychological torment. The story reaches a climax when the captain's cruelty drives the soldier to a breaking point, leading to a violent confrontation between the two, which ends in tragedy.

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