The Alexandria Quartet : Justine, Balthazar, Mountolive, Clea by Lawrence Durrell 9780571283934

The Alexandria Quartet : Justine, Balthazar, Mountolive, Clea

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Embark on a mesmerising journey through Lawrence Durrell's captivating saga of love and...
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Embark on a mesmerising journey through Lawrence Durrell's captivating saga of love and intrigue in wartime Egypt. This celebrated masterpiece, hailed as 'stunning' by André Aciman and 'wonderful' by Elif Shafak, has been lauded by critics as 'a formidable, glittering achievement' and 'one of the great works of English fiction'.

In the sun-drenched streets of Alexandria, where trams rattle past palm trees and watermelon stalls, a quartet of lovers becomes entangled in a web of passion and deceit. As the world teeters on the brink of the Second World War, Darley, a impoverished teacher, begins a torrid affair with the married and irresistible Justine. Their liaison draws in their respective partners, Melissa and Nessim, igniting a maelstrom of jealousy and violence.

Durrell's 'investigation of modern love' set the literary world ablaze in 1957, and its fire burns just as brightly today. This omnibus edition, introduced by Jan Morris, brings together all four novels of the Alexandria Quartet, allowing readers to immerse themselves fully in this rich tapestry of political and sexual intrigue.

Readers have been captivated by the sheer beauty of Durrell's prose, describing it as 'shimmering and dreamlike' and 'one of the most beautifully written books I've ever read'. The backdrop of 1930s Egypt's literary circles and bohemian relationships has been praised as 'mesmerising' and 'breathtaking'. Durrell's masterful handling of language, time, and themes of passion, love, and jealousy, all intricately woven into the fabric of Alexandria itself, creates a truly unforgettable reading experience.

Prepare to be transported to a world of lush brutality and beauty, where Durrell has captured a place and time that will never exist again. This is a literary adventure that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780571283934
Book Weight: 620g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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