Durrell, Lawrence
Bitter Lemons of Cyprus
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571362363
- author:
- Durrell, Lawrence
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.7 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Travel, Essays & Travelogues, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Lawrence Durrell's memoir of life in 1950s Cyprus, where the island fights for independence from British colonial rule, is a vivid and poetic portrayal of a community on the brink of change. Set against the backdrop of a brewing political storm, Durrell's vivid descriptions of island life and the people who inhabit it are both beautiful and evocative. As the island's ancient conflicts between Turkish and Greek Cypriots trouble the Mediterranean waters, Durrell settles into a dilapidated villa, capturing the moods and atmospheres of island life with his poet's eye. From collecting folklore to describing the revolution, Durrell's writing is a masterful blend of observation and storytelling, creating an intimate portrait of a community lost forever. Winner of the Duff Cooper Memorial Prize, this memoir is a remarkable work of travel writing that casts a spell on the reader.
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