Lawrence Durrell: A Study
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This authoritative work of literary criticism presents a comprehensive study of one of the twentieth century's most distinctive and celebrated British authors, Lawrence Durrell, best known for his landmark Alexandria Quartet. G.S. Fraser, a respected poet and critic, meticulously analyses Durrell's prose style, poetic sensibility, and thematic preoccupations, arguing that his work represents a unique synthesis of place, passion, and philosophical depth. The study chronicles Durrell's literary career with scholarly precision, illuminating the cultural and biographical forces that shaped his writing. Complemented by a detailed bibliography compiled by Alan G. Thomas — Durrell's close friend and bibliographer — this volume serves as an indispensable reference for students and admirers of Durrell's rich and complex literary legacy.
Author: G.S. Fraser
Format: Paperback
Published: 1968, Faber and Faber
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
This authoritative work of literary criticism presents a comprehensive study of one of the twentieth century's most distinctive and celebrated British authors, Lawrence Durrell, best known for his landmark Alexandria Quartet. G.S. Fraser, a respected poet and critic, meticulously analyses Durrell's prose style, poetic sensibility, and thematic preoccupations, arguing that his work represents a unique synthesis of place, passion, and philosophical depth. The study chronicles Durrell's literary career with scholarly precision, illuminating the cultural and biographical forces that shaped his writing. Complemented by a detailed bibliography compiled by Alan G. Thomas — Durrell's close friend and bibliographer — this volume serves as an indispensable reference for students and admirers of Durrell's rich and complex literary legacy.