D. H. Lawrence and Italy: Twilight in Italy; Sea and Sardinia; Etruscan…

by D. H. Lawrence

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I doubt I would ever read this again, in fact I know I won't, but I am certainly glad I visited here once. I explain why here:
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I especially enjoyed story #3, "Etruscan Places", which really fuelled my interest in visiting Tuscany and Umbria. (

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Twilight in Italy by D. H. Lawrence

Sea and Sardinia by D. H. Lawrence

Etruscan Places by D. H. Lawrence

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Written at the height of D.H. Lawrence's creative energies, TWILIGHT IN ITALY (1916) is composed of seven short pieces that sparkle with the humor and lively sensory images for which he is known. Features an Introduction by Anthony Burgess.

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'Etruscan Places' is the last of Lawrence's travel books. 'Sea and Sardinia' is the record of the week Lawrence spent on the island after he was expelled from England, and 'Twilight in Italy' is composed of seven humorous short pieces.