Lawrence of Arabia
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| Name: | Thomas Edward (T.E.) Lawrence |
| Also Known As: | Lawrence of Arabia |
| Occupation: | archaeologist, army officer, soldier, author |
| Medium: | books |
| Works: | Seven Pillars of Wisdom |
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| On Fanlore: | Related pages |
T.E. Lawrence (1888-1935) is better known to us as Lawrence of Arabia. His fame is due to his part in the Arab Revolt (1916-1918), which he wrote about in the memoir Seven Pillars of Wisdom. The evocative film Lawrence of Arabia (David Lean, 1962) was based on his life, with Peter O'Toole compellingly playing the title role, opposite Omar Sharif as Sherif Ali ibn el Kharish (a composite character of Arab leaders). Also popular with fans was the film A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia (Christopher Menaul, 1990), starring Ralph Fiennes as Lawrence, and Alexander Siddig as Faisal.
Lawrence's sexuality has been the subject of much discussion. It's been speculated he may have been asexual and homoromantic, with masochistic tendencies. However, with little known for sure, he makes for a beautiful and intriguing character to explore in fanworks.
The most popular slash pairing in fanworks is Lawrence/Faisal or Lawrence/Ali.
Example Fanworks
Fanfic
- The Sweetest Touch on AO3 by Pollyanna. The journey back after Dera'a.
- Like Water, Like Wind on AO3 by astolat. Written for Yuletide 2005.
- After the Storm on AO3 by Anonymous. After the war, Lawrence is gone and Ali is trying to rebuild his life. When Prince Faisal calls Ali to Versailles, he finds Lawrence is among the delegates. But Lawrence is not the man Ali once knew. And loved.
- Dear Brother of Mine on AO3 by fat_fish_in_space. An unexpected Star Wars crossover, with Lawrence as Luke Skywalker's twin brother.
- Alternate Thursdays on AO3 by MidKnight2501. A crossover with the film Prometheus.
- My Soul and Yours on AO3 by nerdypipsqueak. Lawrence and Feisal and an attraction that will change the world.
- On The Backs Of Dragons on AO3 by Anonymous. Lawrence gets some help on his campaign from the RAF. No, the other RAF. A crossover with Naomi Novik's Temeraire novels.