The Greek Islands by Lawrence Durrell
WINNER OF THE DUFF COOPER MEMORIAL PRIZECyprus, 1953. As the island fights for independence from British colonial rule, ancient conflicts between Turkish and Greek Cypriots trouble the glittering Mediterranean waters. Into the brewing storm comes ex-pat writer Lawrence Durrell, yearning for the idyllic island lifestyle of his youth in Corfu. With his poet's eye for beauty and humour - and passable Greek - Durrell settles into a dilapidated villa and brilliantly captures the moods and atmospheres of island life in a changing world. Whether collecting folklore or wild flowers, describing the brewing revolution or eccentric local characters, this is more than just a classic travel memoir - it is an unforgettably intimate portrait of a community lost forever.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780140056617 |
| ISBN 10 | 0140056610 |
| Title | The Greek Islands |
| Author | Lawrence Durrell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Group |
| Year published | 1985-01-31 |
| Number of pages | 287 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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