Durrell, Lawrence
The Avignon Quintet
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571225552
- author:
- Durrell, Lawrence
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 1376
- Dimensions:
- 131mm X 197mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Avignon Quintet by Lawrence Durrell is a rich and inventive collection of five short novels that form one of the key works of a modern master. Set against the backdrop of medieval France, these novels evoke a sense of time and place with superb evocation. Rich in psychological truth and sheer entertainment, The Avignon Quintet offers a unique blend of Mediterranean mysteries and memories. This quintet is a testament to Durrell's skill as a writer, weaving together a complex tapestry of characters, settings, and emotions. With its vivid prose and masterful storytelling, The Avignon Quintet is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in modern fiction.
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