As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning
(Autor) Laurie LeeAs I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning is the moving follow-up to Laurie Lee's acclaimed Cider with Rosie Abandoning the Cotswolds village that raised him, the young Laurie Lee walks to London. There he makes a living labouring and playing the violin. But, deciding to travel further a field and knowing only the Spanish phrase for 'Will you please give me a glass of water?', he heads for Spain. With just a blanket to sleep under and his trusty violin, he spends a year crossing Spain, from Vigo in the north to the southern coast. Only the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War puts an end to his extraordinary peregrinations . . . 'He writes like an angel and conveys the pride and vitality of the humblest Spanish life with unfailing sharpness, zest and humour' Sunday Times 'There's a formidable, instant charm in the writing that genuinely makes it difficult to put the book down' New Statesman 'A beautiful piece of writing' Observer
Laurie Lee
Laurie Lee was an English poet, essayist, and novelist known for his autobiographical works. His most famous work, "Cider with Rosie," is a memoir of his childhood in the Cotswolds, capturing the beauty and simplicity of rural life. Lee's writing style is characterized by its lyrical prose, vivid descriptions, and nostalgic tone. He is celebrated for his ability to evoke a sense of place and time with great sensitivity and emotion. Lee's contributions to literature include his exploration of memory, identity, and the passage of time. His work has had a lasting impact on the genre of autobiographical writing, inspiring countless authors to delve into their own pasts for inspiration.
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