As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning
Book • 1969
In this book, Laurie Lee recounts his experiences leaving his home in the Cotswolds at the age of 19 to explore London and then travel across Spain.
With only a violin and a blanket, he navigated the Spanish landscape, encountering various people and experiences that shaped his perspective.
The narrative, though sometimes questioned for its accuracy, is renowned for its vivid descriptions of Spain and its people.
The book is part of Lee's autobiographical trilogy, following 'Cider with Rosie' and preceding 'A Moment of War'.
With only a violin and a blanket, he navigated the Spanish landscape, encountering various people and experiences that shaped his perspective.
The narrative, though sometimes questioned for its accuracy, is renowned for its vivid descriptions of Spain and its people.
The book is part of Lee's autobiographical trilogy, following 'Cider with Rosie' and preceding 'A Moment of War'.
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