Must-See Destinations For Literary Lovers

Follow in the footsteps of history’s iconic authors as Conor Meany, car hire expert from leading car hire comparison website Holiday Autos, has pulled together a list of the best-known destinations with literary links, including those which inspired some of the most acclaimed novels of all time.

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An iconic stop along America’s southern literary trail, Montgomery was once home to Scott F. Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda, who famously rented a family home in Cloverdale during the autumn of 1931.

Having previously lived and spent much time in Paris, the French capital is where novelist James Joyce first found fame with his debut ‘Ulysses’, before beginning his second major book, ‘Finnegan’s Wake’ - known as one of the most challenging texts ever written.

For those who rejoice at the sight of daffodils in bloom, William Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage in Grasmere is for you. The romantic 19th century poet lived here for eight years and spotted the famous field of golden flowers whilst on a stroll in the nearby Lake District with his sister, Dorothy.

Within the West Riding of Yorkshire lies the village of Haworth, where you can visit the house of Bronte sisters; Charlotte, Anne and Emily, famous for literary classics Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.

Written in 1908 by E.M Forster, ‘A Room with a View’ perfectly captures Florence’s romantic atmosphere and is an ideal setting for this historic love story – based on a room overlooking the iconic River Arno.

Most famous for its traditional Roman Baths (the city’s namesake). The Georgian city of Bath also proudly claims Jane Austen as its most well-known resident. She set novels Northanger Abbey and Persuasion in Bath and spent much of her life there.

Birthplace of legendary Russian writer, Leo Tolstoy, he also wrote his most acclaimed works, War and Peace and Anna Karenina there.

The setting for his famous ‘Millennium’ series, Swedish author Steig Larsson took inspiration from his native home in Scandinavia when penning his iconic collection of books.

Known as the backdrop for George Orwell’s famous novel, ‘Homage to Catalonia’ this Spanish region is a must for any literary buff.

Oak Park was once home to Ernest Hemingway – one of America’s greatest 20th century novelists. It is now a museum, society and foundation dedicated to his memory.