Haag, Michael

The Durrells of Corfu

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ISBN 13:: 9781781257883
author:: Haag, Michael
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Profile Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 12.9 x 1.5 x 19.8 cm
Genre:: Biography, Film, Television & Music, Actors & Actresses,
Condition:: New
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The Durrells of Corfu by Michael Haag The Durrell family's story is one of unexpected twists and turns, as revealed in this fascinating biography. Michael Haag, with his intimate knowledge of the family, draws on previously unpublished autobiographical fragments, diaries, and letters to recreate their remarkable lives. From their upbringing in India to their crisis-driven journey to England and Greece, the Durrells' experiences are as surprising as they are captivating. The book delves into the genuine characters they encountered on Corfu, including Theodore the biologist and Spiro Halikiopoulos, the taxi driver, as well as the visit of American writer Henry Miller. An extended epilogue explores the emergence of Larry as a world-famous novelist and Gerry as a naturalist and champion of endangered species. The book is illustrated with family photos from the Gerald Durrell Archive, many reproduced here for the first time.

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