Looking Back: An Autobiographical Excursion

Looking Back: An Autobiographical Excursion is a memoir written by Norman Douglas, a British writer and journalist. The book is a collection of personal anecdotes and reflections on his life, from his childhood in Austria to his travels around the world as a writer. Douglas shares his experiences living in various countries, including Italy, France, and India, and his interactions with famous writers and artists such as D.H. Lawrence and Augustus John. The book also includes Douglas's thoughts on politics, religion, and society, as well as his personal philosophy on life. Looking Back is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a well-traveled and insightful writer, and a valuable read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Norman Douglas lived a long and scandalous life. Born in 1868, the son of a Scottish father and Austrian mother, he was a lifelong hedonist, and spent much of his time 'hopping it' across borders to avoid arrest. Douglas was at once the most irascible, intolerant and kindest of men. He was also a writer of near-genius. He died in 1952.