The Gray Notebook

Josep Pla’s masterpiece, The Gray Notebook, is one of the most colorful and unusual works in modern literature. In 1918, when Pla was in Barcelona studying law, the Spanish flu broke out, the university shut down, and he went home to his parents in coastal Palafrugell. Aspiring to be a writer, not a lawyer, he resolved to hone his style by keeping a journal. In it he wrote about his family, local characters, visits to cafés; the quips, quarrels, ambitions, and amours of his friends; writers he liked and writers he didn’t; and the long contemplative walks he would take in the countryside under magnificent skies. Returning to Barcelona to complete his studies, Pla kept up his diary, scrutinizing life in the big city with the same unflagging zest and humor. Pla, one of the great Catalan writers, held on to this youthful journal for close to fifty years, reworking and adding to it, until he finally published The Gray Notebook as both the first volume and the capstone of his collected works. It is a beautiful, entrancing, delightful book—at once a distillation of the spirit of youth and the work of a lifetime.

Josep Pla’s masterpiece, The Gray Notebook, is one of the most colorful and unusual works in modern literature. In 1918, when Pla was in Barcelona studying law, the Spanish flu broke out, the university shut down, and he went home to his parents in coastal Palafrugell. Aspiring to be a writer, not a lawyer, he resolved to hone his style by keeping a journal. In it he wrote about his family, local characters, visits to cafés; the quips, quarrels, ambitions, and amours of his friends; writers he liked and writers he didn’t; and the long contemplative walks he would take in the countryside under magnificent skies. Returning to Barcelona to complete his studies, Pla kept up his diary, scrutinizing life in the big city with the same unflagging zest and humor. Pla, one of the great Catalan writers, held on to this youthful journal for close to fifty years, reworking and adding to it, until he finally published The Gray Notebook as both the first volume and the capstone of his collected works. It is a beautiful, entrancing, delightful book—at once a distillation of the spirit of youth and the work of a lifetime.

Minimalist, classic and single color multi-purpose journal for sketching and writing notes. The Gray Notebook meets your unique needs. Enjoy this classic and unique notebook with matte cover and 110 unlined, numbered pages. It's a perfect notebook for anyone and makes a great gift for birthdays, anniversaries or any other occasion. Notebook features: Cover: Matte finish Pages: 110, numbered Layout: Unlined Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" Interior: White paper, unlined, plain Made with love by Arya. Please feel free to browse a different color notebooks we have in offer.

Your reliable best universal notebook in large size. There is plenty of space inside for writing notes and new ideas. He fulfills tasks at school, office, writing projects, notes, thoughts, ideas, cake recipes, can also be used as a dream notebook or a list of goals to do. By buying this large and very useful notebook you will gain time because everything that is important will always be at hand Specifications: Cover Finish: Matte Dimensions: 8.5x" x 11" Interior: Lines notebook Good Quality white paper Pages: 100 Sheets 55 Check out my other products, notebooks for girls with amazing covers, notebooks with motivational quotes, prayer books, and many other interesting products.

Campbell Harrison is obsessed with books. So, when she quits her day job, leaving behind her dysfunctional family, and decides to move to a small town where no one knows her and she knows no one, she breathes relief for the first time in years. With plans to open up a brick and mortar bookshop, she gives up most of her life's savings to sign a year-long lease on a space in an old building downtown. She doesn't think twice about it. It's been her dream for as long as she can remember and now is not the time to start second guessing her decision to move. But shortly after, Campbell realizes she may have bitten off more than she can chew, even with the town's support in her little, but big dream. When the charming Bishop Graham, a veteran-turned firefighter with a past he'd rather not talk about, shows up on the stoop of her bookshop late one night at closing, Campbell all but dismisses him as an annoying customer. But the more she sees him around the small town, the more curious she becomes about who he is, and why he too came to this middle-of-nowhere town to escape. With just a few months left on her lease and the holidays quickly appreaoching, Campbell has been dreading some big conversations. What is her next step? What is it exactly is it she's been running from? Where does the bookshop stand when her lease is over? With growing anxiety and anticipation over what is to come, Campbell finds herself longing for a sign that she is exactly where she is meant to be.

Gray Striped Lined Notebook, 6" x 9", 200 Sheets, Grey, Minimal, Soft Cover, College Ruled or Medium Ruled Paper.The book cover was my canvas. Creating it provided me with the means to express and share my love for digital art. The designs are a visual feast for those that appreciate movement, simple shapes, and color. Each cover is a little piece of original digital art that is for your enjoyment.The notebook has smooth white lined paper to write anything and everything that your heart desires. Use it at work, school, at home, or on the go. It is small enough and relatively easy to store conveniently in your purse, backpack, tote, or whatever you fancy - no judgment here.

Gray Lined Notebook 8.5 x 11 (Large) - 110 Pages - Soft Cover - Gray Striped - Journals To Write In For Women, Men, Girls, Boys, Teens - Lined Pages This notebook is a wonderful multi-purpose journal for sketching, capturing thoughts, writing notes, creative writing, list making, school notes, journaling and much more! You can use it as a notebook, journal, composition book, sketchbook, diary or anything else! The notebook is made with flexible matte laminated softback cover, which helps repel liquids. Check out the specifications for more information. Specifications: Layout: Lined Dimensions: 8.5″ x 11″ (letter size) (21.59 x 27.94 cm) High-Quality Soft matte laminated paperback cover Cover: Gray Striped 110 pages or 55 sheets Paper Weight: 60lb text/90 GSM Pages are numbered Acid Free Paper Binding: Perfect Printed in the USA If you would like to see a sample of the notebook, click on the "Look Inside" feature. It is a perfect gift idea for the boys, girls, adults, students, teachers, writers and anybody who is feeling creative! Scroll up and click 'buy with one click' to grab one today! Make sure to check out the other designs or colors in this type by clicking on our website or author's page.