Bitter lemons of Cyprus
Durrell, Lawrence2021
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As the island fights for independence from British colonial rule, ancient conflicts between Turkish and Greek Cypriots trouble the glittering Mediterranean waters. Into the brewing political storm enters Lawrence Durrell, yearning for the idyllic island lifestyle of his youth in Corfu. He settles into a dilapidated villa, and with his poet's eye for beauty - and passable Greek - vividly captures the moods and atmospheres of island life in a changing world. Whether collecting folklore or wild flowers, describing the brewing revolution or eccentric local characters, Durrell is a magician with words: and the result is not only a classic travel memoir, but an intimate portrait of a community lost forever.
Main title:
Bitter lemons of Cyprus / Lawrence Durrell.
Author:
Durrell, Lawrence, author
Imprint:
London : Faber and Faber Limited, 2021.©1957
Collation:
x, 276 pages ; 20 cm.
Notes:
"Winner of the duff cooper memorial prize" --Back cover.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Awards:
Duff Cooper Memorial Prize.
ISBN:
9780571362363 (pbk)9780571362363
Dewey class:
915.693043915.693
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
554566
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Countries | 915.693 DUR | Onloan - Due: 23 Sep 2024 |