DH Lawrence's journey to Sardinia in 1921, seeking sun and a simpler life, inspired some of the most vivid writing in literature. Despite his desire to escape the 20th century, he was confronted with the rise of Mussolini and illness.
6 Desires: DH Lawrence and Sardinia
Lawrence's 1921 journey to Sardinia was a quest for a peaceful escape from the pressures of modern life, but he was ultimately unable to find solace due to the looming presence of Mussolini's authoritarian regime.
