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"Demands comparison with the very best books of our century . . . A truly important writer . . . His people, his places are masterly."― New York Times Book Review
Durrell's masterpiece is onne of the world's greatest romances, rich in political and sexual intrigue. This seductive tale of four tangled lovers in wartime Egypt is set in the city of Alexandria once home to the world's greatest library, attracting scholars dedicated solely to the pursuit of knowledge. But on the eve of World War II, the obsessed characters in this mesmerizing novel find that their pursuits lead only to bedrooms in which each seeks to know-and possess-the other.
Durrell's masterpiece is onne of the world's greatest romances, rich in political and sexual intrigue. This seductive tale of four tangled lovers in wartime Egypt is set in the city of Alexandria once home to the world's greatest library, attracting scholars dedicated solely to the pursuit of knowledge. But on the eve of World War II, the obsessed characters in this mesmerizing novel find that their pursuits lead only to bedrooms in which each seeks to know-and possess-the other.
| ISBN-13 | 9780143119241 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0143119249 |
| Weight | 0.55 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.07 x 0.66 x 7.74 In |
| List Price | $17.00 |
| Format | - |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 256 pages |
| Publisher | Penguin Books |
| Published On | 2011-05-31 |
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