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The Greek Islands
โ Scribed by Lawrence Durrell
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Year
- 1978; 2011
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 988 KB
- Category
- Fiction
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
As every reader of Durrell knows, his writing is steeped in the living experience of the Mediterranean, and especially the islands of Greece. This captivating and highly unusual text, originally conceived as a picture book and now reset in paperback format, weaves together evocative descriptions, history and myth with Durrell's personal reminiscences. No traveller to Greece or admirer of the genius of Durrell should miss it.
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