The Alexandria Quartet (Electronic book text)


Lawrence Durrell's complete Alexandria Quartet--a story of passion and betrayal that stands as one of the most acclaimed and beloved works of twentieth-century fiction
The Alexandria Quartetis a striking and sensuous masterpiece, breathing vivid life into each of its unforgettable characters and the dusty Mediterranean city in which they live. Set in Alexandria, Egypt, in the years before, during, and after World War II, the books follow the lives of a circle of friends and lovers, including sensitive Darley, passionate Justine, philosophical Balthazar, and elegant Clea. Written in Durrell's trademark evocative prose, these four novels explore the central theme of modern love, building into a remarkable whole that the "New York Times "hailedas "one of the most important works of our time." This ebook features a new introduction by Jan Morris.

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Lawrence Durrell's complete Alexandria Quartet--a story of passion and betrayal that stands as one of the most acclaimed and beloved works of twentieth-century fiction
The Alexandria Quartetis a striking and sensuous masterpiece, breathing vivid life into each of its unforgettable characters and the dusty Mediterranean city in which they live. Set in Alexandria, Egypt, in the years before, during, and after World War II, the books follow the lives of a circle of friends and lovers, including sensitive Darley, passionate Justine, philosophical Balthazar, and elegant Clea. Written in Durrell's trademark evocative prose, these four novels explore the central theme of modern love, building into a remarkable whole that the "New York Times "hailedas "one of the most important works of our time." This ebook features a new introduction by Jan Morris.

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Open Road Media

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United States

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2012

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978-1-306-60436-9

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9781306604369

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1-306-60436-2



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