Sea and Sardinia by D.H. Lawrence
"Sea and Sardinia" by D.H. Lawrence is a travelogue that follows the author's journey to the Mediterranean island of Sardinia in 1921. The book provides a detailed account of Lawrence's experiences, observations, and reflections on the people, culture, and landscape of Sardinia. Through his writing, Lawrence explores themes of isolation, spirituality, and the human condition, as he immerses himself in the island's unique environment.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1921 · Genre: Travel, Non-Fiction, Autobiography · 8 chapters · 90,561 words
First lines
Comes over one an absolute necessity to move. And what is more, to move in some particular direction. A double necessity then: to get on the move, and to know whither.
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Sea and Sardinia is listed on Textopian as a novel by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1921 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1921 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Travel, Non-Fiction, Autobiography, Cultural Writing
- Length: 90,561 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 1,154 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Travel — The book chronicles the journey of the author across the island of Sardinia, describing the places and people in detail.
- Non-Fiction — The experiences narrated in the book are the ones undergone by the author himself during his visit to Sardinia, making it a non-fictional work.
- Autobiography — D.H. Lawrence wrote this book based on his own experiences and observations during his visit to Sea and Sardinia.
- Cultural Writing — The author's descriptions of Sardinian culture, language, and traditions classify it as cultural writing.
Tags
travel · Italy · Sardinia · landscape · culture · nature · exploration · adventure · impressionism · personal reflection · historical context · local customs
Contents
- AS FAR AS PALERMO
- THE SEA
- CAGLIARI
- MANDAS
- TO SORGONO
- TO NUORO
- TO TERRANOVA AND THE STEAMER
- BACK