Sea and Sardinia
Sea and Sardinia
Book Brief
BetaBook • Nonfiction
Sardinia • 1920s
2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Sea and Sardinia, D.H. Lawrence describes an individual's journey with a companion from Sicily to Sardinia. The narrative captures the experiences and observations of Sardinian landscapes, culture, and people, highlighting the contrasts between the two islands. Through vivid descriptions, the text explores themes of travel, exploration, and cultural diversity.
Contemplative
Adventurous
Informative
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
In Sea and Sardinia, D.H. Lawrence offers vivid descriptions and cultural observations through his travelogue. Reviewers praise his evocative prose and keen eye for detail, capturing the essence of Italy and Sardinia. However, some find his narrative meandering and less engaging. Overall, it's a rich, albeit occasionally uneven, depiction of Lawrence's journey.
Who Should Read Sea and Sardinia?
A reader who cherishes vivid travelogues and cultural exploration, similar to those in Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love, would enjoy D.H. Lawrence's Sea and Sardinia. Fans of immersive narrative and rich descriptions, akin to Bruce Chatwin's In Patagonia, will find it particularly captivating.
874 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Sea and Sardinia was published in 1921 and is a non-fiction travel book based on D.H. Lawrence's real journey with his wife Frieda Lawrence to the Italian island of Sardinia.
The book captures Lawrence's impressions of Sardinia's landscapes, culture, and people in distinctive narrative prose and includes his characteristic philosophical reflections.
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D.H. Lawrence traveled to Sardinia shortly after the end of World War I, and his experiences in the region are shaped by the post-war context, lending intriguing insights into the atmosphere of Europe during that time.
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Book • Nonfiction
Sardinia • 1920s
2002
Adult
18+ years
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