The Alexandria Quartet
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Lawrence Durrell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber and Faber, 1969
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight lean to book.
The monumental The Alexandria Quartet: Justine, Balthazar, Mountolive, Clea presents a complex tapestry of love, betrayal, and political intrigue against the vibrant, exotic backdrop of pre-World War II Alexandria. This ambitious tetralogy chronicles the intertwined lives of a diverse cast of characters, with each volume offering a distinct narrative perspective that redefines events and relationships. Durrell's prose is rich and evocative, immersing readers in a world of sensual beauty and profound psychological depth. The narrative uncovers the elusive nature of truth and memory, challenging conventional storytelling with its innovative structure and philosophical undertones. It stands as a compelling examination of human passion and the shifting sands of identity in a city on the brink of change.
Author: Lawrence Durrell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber and Faber, 1969
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight lean to book.
The monumental The Alexandria Quartet: Justine, Balthazar, Mountolive, Clea presents a complex tapestry of love, betrayal, and political intrigue against the vibrant, exotic backdrop of pre-World War II Alexandria. This ambitious tetralogy chronicles the intertwined lives of a diverse cast of characters, with each volume offering a distinct narrative perspective that redefines events and relationships. Durrell's prose is rich and evocative, immersing readers in a world of sensual beauty and profound psychological depth. The narrative uncovers the elusive nature of truth and memory, challenging conventional storytelling with its innovative structure and philosophical undertones. It stands as a compelling examination of human passion and the shifting sands of identity in a city on the brink of change.