Alexandria Still: Forster, Durrell, And Cavafy
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A work of literary criticism and cultural history, Alexandria Still: Forster, Durrell, and Cavafy examines the profound and enduring influence of the ancient city of Alexandria on three towering literary figures: E.M. Forster, Lawrence Durrell, and C.P. Cavafy. Jane Lagoudis Pinchin argues that Alexandria — with its layered history of conquest, cosmopolitanism, and decline — served as far more than a mere backdrop for these writers; it became a shaping force that defined their artistic sensibilities and thematic preoccupations. The book presents detailed comparative readings of each author's work, illuminating how the city's mythologised atmosphere of memory, desire, and loss permeates their prose and poetry. Written with scholarly precision yet genuine literary passion, the study illustrates the ways in which place can become a defining condition of the literary imagination. This is an essential text for anyone drawn to modernist literature, Mediterranean culture, or the intersection of geography and creative expression.
Author: Jane Lagoudis Pinchin
Format: Hardback
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Tight and secure. No stickers or labels visible.
A work of literary criticism and cultural history, Alexandria Still: Forster, Durrell, and Cavafy examines the profound and enduring influence of the ancient city of Alexandria on three towering literary figures: E.M. Forster, Lawrence Durrell, and C.P. Cavafy. Jane Lagoudis Pinchin argues that Alexandria — with its layered history of conquest, cosmopolitanism, and decline — served as far more than a mere backdrop for these writers; it became a shaping force that defined their artistic sensibilities and thematic preoccupations. The book presents detailed comparative readings of each author's work, illuminating how the city's mythologised atmosphere of memory, desire, and loss permeates their prose and poetry. Written with scholarly precision yet genuine literary passion, the study illustrates the ways in which place can become a defining condition of the literary imagination. This is an essential text for anyone drawn to modernist literature, Mediterranean culture, or the intersection of geography and creative expression.