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THOMAS, Dylan (1914-1953). Autograph postcard signed ('Dylan') to Mr and Mrs MacAlpine, Albergo Elba, Rio Marina, Elba, postmarked 26 July 1947.
'Lucky Napoleon! This is a most beautiful island...'. Thomas writes from Rio Marina which he finds 'extremely tough. Something like a Latin Caharciveen. Notices "fighting prohibited" in all bars. Elba cognac 3d. Of course, no licensing hours'. Edith Sitwell had arranged a travelling scholarship for Thomas in 1947, thinking that he would gain inspiration from Italy; the visit, which lasted four months, resulted in Thomas's long poem, 'In Country Sleep'.
'Lucky Napoleon! This is a most beautiful island...'. Thomas writes from Rio Marina which he finds 'extremely tough. Something like a Latin Caharciveen. Notices "fighting prohibited" in all bars. Elba cognac 3d. Of course, no licensing hours'. Edith Sitwell had arranged a travelling scholarship for Thomas in 1947, thinking that he would gain inspiration from Italy; the visit, which lasted four months, resulted in Thomas's long poem, 'In Country Sleep'.
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