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Lose yourself in bestselling author Lawrence Durrell's sublime novel about a group of English tourists trapped in the minotaur's labyrinth on Crete ... 'Spellbinding ... A fine storyteller.' Guardian'Superb ... Quite simply a lovely work of art.' New York TimesA group of English tourists have come ashore from their cruise ship to explore the island of Crete. This motley crew - including a painter, spiritualist, spinster, soldier, convalescent, and elderly couple - are holidaying to seek respite from a broken post-war world. But their journey reaches a disastrous climax when they visit a cave reputed to be the legendary labyrinth of the minotaur, and become trapped within ...Set in the glorious Mediterranean landscapes which Lawrence Durrell so famously evoked in his travel writing and novels, The Dark Labyrinth is a morality tale unlike any other. Artfully blending horror and humour, comedy and tragedy, witty allegory and profound philosophy, it is a sublime novel, as refreshing today as it was decades ago. 'Superb, not only in the great passages of poetical description but also [the] casual wit and the brilliance of comment.' Observer'Will amuse those who enjoy satires on English manners and morals, engage readers who like a build-up of suspense and delight lovers of the sensuous world of the Greek islands.' New York Times

Three successive drafts of what became the novel TUNC, edited and published for the first time: "The Village of Turtle-doves", "The Placebo: An Attic Comedy" and "Dactyl".

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Prospero's Cell: And Reflections On A Marine Venus is a travelogue written by Lawrence Durrell. The book is divided into two parts: the first part is about Durrell's time spent on the Greek island of Corfu during the 1930s, and the second part is about his experiences on the island of Rhodes during the 1940s.In the first part of the book, Durrell describes the natural beauty of Corfu and his interactions with the local people. He also writes about his efforts to learn the Greek language and his fascination with the island's history and mythology.The second part of the book focuses on Durrell's time on Rhodes during World War II. He describes the island's strategic importance during the war and the impact it had on the local population. He also writes about his own experiences as a member of the British intelligence service stationed on the island.Throughout the book, Durrell reflects on the relationship between humans and the natural world. He also explores themes of identity, culture, and the impact of history on contemporary society.Overall, Prospero's Cell: And Reflections On A Marine Venus is a beautifully written and insightful travelogue that offers a unique perspective on two Mediterranean islands and the people who call them home.Two Volumes In One.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A breathtaking novel of passion and politics, set in the hotbed of Palestine in the 1940s, by a master of twentieth-century fiction It is the eve of Britain’s withdrawal from Palestine in 1948, a moment that will mark the beginning of a new Israel. But the course of history is uncertain, and Israel’s territorial enemies plan to smother the new country at its birth. Judith Roth has escaped the concentration camps in Germany only to be plunged into the new conflict, one with stakes just as high for her as they are for her people. Initially conceived as a screenplay for the 1966 film starring Sophia Loren, Lawrence Durrell’s previously unpublished novel offers a thrilling portrayal of a place and time when ancient history crashed against the fragile bulwarks of the modernizing world. This book features an introduction by editor Richard Pine, which puts Judith in context with Durrell’s body of work and traces the fascinating development of the novel. Also included is an illustrated biography of Lawrence Durrell containing rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate and the British Library’s modern manuscripts collection.

“…the proverb says that whoever sees the world from the back of an elephant learns the secrets of the jungle and becomes a seer. I had to be content to become a poet.” —Lawrence Durrell Best known for his novels and travel writing, Lawrence Durrell defied easy classification within twentieth-century Modernism. His anti-authoritarian tendencies put him at odds with many contemporaries—aesthetically and politically. However, thanks to a compelling recontextualization by editor James Gifford, these thirty-eight previously unpublished and out-of-print essays and letters reveal that Durrell’s maturation as an artist was rich, complex, and subtle. Durrell fans will treasure this selection of rare nonfiction, while scholars of Durrell, Modernist literature, anti-authoritarian artists, and the Personalist movement will also appreciate Gifford’s fine editorial work. Foreword by Peter Baldwin. “Gifford’s scholarly command of the archives shows—especially his working intimacy with the unpublished archived words of Durrell’s editors, publishers, and collaborators. I have no doubt that this collection will serve as a starting point for any number of new critical ventures into the life and writing of Lawrence Durrell.” —Charles Sligh, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Chetyre chasti romana-tetralogii "Aleksandrijskij kvartet" ne zrja nosjat imena svoikh glavnykh geroev. Chitatel mozhet posmotret na odni i te zhe sobytija - zhizn egipetskoj Aleksandrii do i vo vremja vtoroj mirovoj vojny - glazami sovershenno raznykh ljudej. Pervaja kniga - "Zhjustin" - istorija slozhnogo i ekstsentrichnogo romana mezhdu molodym britanskim literatorom Darli i evropejskoj zhenoj millionera-egiptjanina Zhjustin, sluchivshegosja v Aleksandrii 1930-kh. Vtoraja - "Baltazar" - odnovremenno svoeobraznyj "vzgljad pod drugim uglom" na otnoshenija Darli i Zhjustin i uvlekatelnaja khronika antibritanskogo zagovora egipetskoj aristokratii.Tekst dannogo izdanija byl pererabotan perevodchikom V.Mikhajlinym i dopolnen statej i kommentarijami.

Chetyre chasti romana-tetralogii "Aleksandrijskij kvartet" nosjat imena svoikh glavnykh geroev. Chitatel mozhet posmotret na odni i te zhe sobytija glazami sovershenno raznykh ljudej. Geroem tretej knigi - "Mauntoliv" - stanovitsja vtorostepennyj personazh "Baltazara", diplomat Mauntoliv, imejuschij vesma ljubopytnoe otnoshenie k egipetskomu zagovoru. A o dalnejshikh sudbakh personazhej pervykh trekh knig tetralogii povestvuet chast chetvertaja, i zakljuchitelnaja - "Klea", - dejstvie kotoroj proiskhodit uzhe vo vremja Vtoroj mirovoj vojny. Tekst dannogo izdanija byl pererabotan perevodchikom V.Mikhajlinym i dopolnen kommentarijami.

Chetyre chasti romana-tetralogii "Aleksandrijskij kvartet" ne zrja nosjat imena svoikh glavnykh geroev. Chitatel mozhet posmotret na odni i te zhe sobytija - zhizn egipetskoj Aleksandrii do i vo vremja vtoroj mirovoj vojny - glazami sovershenno raznykh ljudej. Zakat kolonializma, antibritanskij bunt, politicheskaja i chastnaja zhizn - javlenija i ljudi stanovjatsja namnogo ponjatnee, kogda mozhno uvidet ikh pod raznymi uglami. Sam avtor nazyval tetralogiju eksperimentom po issledovaniju kontinuuma i subektno-obektnykh svjazej na materiale sovremennoj ljubvi. V pervykh trekh knigakh: "Zhjustin", "Baltazar" i "Mauntoliv" - eti svjazi postepenno raskryvajutsja vo vsej svoej slozhnosti i zaputannosti, obedinennye vremenem i mestom. V chetvertoj knige - "Klea" - avtor svjazyvaet voedino sjuzhetnye linii i daet vozmozhnost prosledit razvitie otnoshenij i sudeb vo vremeni, zavershaja povestvovanie.Perevodchik: Mikhajlin V.

With its politics, passions, corruption and vice, this quartet of novels is set in war-time Alexandria. The experimental form presents the narrative from different view points, allowing the story to unfold gradually.

Rediscover one of the twentieth century's greatest romances: this seductive tale of four tangled lovers in wartime Egypt, introduced by André Aciman (Call Me By Your Name and Find Me), is 'wonderful' (Elif Shafak)I remembered Justine saying harshly as she lay in bed: 'We use each other like axes to cut down the ones we really love'.Alexandria: the great winepress of love. Trams, palm trees, and watermelon stalls lie honey-bathed in sunlight; in darkened bedrooms, sweaty lovers unfurl. But in a world trembling on the brink of war, passion and death are inextricable. When a penniless schoolteacher begins an affair with Justine - a married Egyptian lady of unparalleled glamour - their partners are sucked into a whirlpool of jealousy and violence. One of the world's greatest romances, rich in political and sexual intrigue, Lawrence Durrell's scandalous 'investigation of modern love' set the world alight in 1957 and - as André Aciman reveals - it burns just as brightly today.What Readers Are Saying:'Sometimes you discover a new author and know you're going to be friends for life ... One of the most beautiful books I've ever read.''I absolutely adored this book ... I felt sucked into it with an amazing force by the beauty of the words ... The backdrop of 1930s Egypt's literary circles and bohemian relationships is mesmerising ... Breathtaking.''Shimmering and dreamlike ... One of the most beautifully written books I've read ... All of life is here; can't wait for the next one.''Lush, brutal, beautiful ... Durrell captured a place and time that will never exist again.''What makes this novel truly spectacular is the language, the episodic jumps in time, the lush lyricism, and how Durrell so deftly manages to tie this all into both the city of Alexandria and the themes of passion, love, and jealousy. 'What The Critics Said:'A masterpiece.' Guardian'One of the great works of English fiction.' Times 'Dazzlingly exuberant ... Reckless ... Superb.' Observer'Brave and brazen ... Lush and grandiose.' Independent 'Legendary ... Casts a spell ... Reader, watch out!' Guardian'Lushly beautiful ... One of the most important works of our time.' NYTBR