Odour of Chrysanthemums

by D. H. Lawrence

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Why is odor spelled odour, and of what significance is the spelling, in the short story "Odour of Chrysanthemums?"

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The only difference is that "odor" is the American spelling and "odour" is the British spelling for the same word and meaning. D.H. Lawrence in a British writer, which is why...

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Posted by sagetrieb on November 29, 2007 at 10:04 AM

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