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Geoff Dyer sets out to write a book about D. H. Lawrence, but the project evolves into a rich exploration of how literature and travel intersect. While tracing Lawrence’s influence across places like New Mexico, Sicily, and the West Coast, Dyer weaves in encounters with writers such as Rilke, Camus, and Thomas Bernhard. The result is a nonfiction work that alternates between insightful criticism, personal memoir, and a humorous investigation into finding the perfect cornetto integrale in Rome. The book offers readers a vivid portrait of Lawrence’s legacy, the journey of a writer, and the broader matrix of literary influence.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing
Authors: Geoff Dyer
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