Lawrence Durrell

2 summariesLiterary Fiction, Historical Fiction

Lawrence George Durrell was an expatriate British novelist, poet, dramatist, and travel writer. He was the eldest brother of naturalist and writer Gerald Durrell.

Books by Lawrence Durrell

2 books available

The Alexandria Quartet
Lawrence Durrell
4.2 (11k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In pre-war Alexandria, a writer deals with the lingering effects of a passionate affair, only to have his memories reshaped by new views on love, politics, and the city's slow decline.
Justine
Lawrence Durrell
3.9 (7k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In pre-WWII Alexandria, where intellect and history meet, a group of expats goes into obsessive love and betrayal, mistaking physical pursuit for understanding.