Name: The Alexandria Quartet

Author: Lawrence Durrell
Year: 1960
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Classic, Historical fiction
Cultures: Egypt, Africa

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ISBNs:
9780140153170
0140153179
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 '€œone of the most important works of our time.'€ This ebook features a new introduction by Jan Morris.
This book is part of the "Alexandria Quartet" series. Here are some other books from this series:
"Clea"
First published in 1960
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"Balthazar"
First published in 1958
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"Mountolive"
First published in 1958
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"Justine"
First published in 1957
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