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Gerald Malcolm Durrell
Corfu Trilogy
Corfu Trilogy
5 books
Ongoing series
About this series
Gerald Durrell recounts his childhood on the Greek island of Corfu. This humorous memoir series explores his family's eccentricities and his early fascination with the natural world. It's a charming look at a unique upbringing and the wonders of island life.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a TV series based on the Corfu Trilogy?
Yes, the books have been adapted into a popular television series called "The Durrells in Corfu." The show covers the events and characters from all three books in the trilogy.
Can the Corfu Trilogy books be read as standalones?
While each book offers a complete narrative of a period in the Durrell family's life on Corfu, they are best enjoyed in publication order to follow the chronological development of Gerald's childhood and his observations of the island's wildlife.
How does the Corfu Trilogy connect to Gerald Durrell's other works?
The Corfu Trilogy serves as an origin story for Gerald Durrell's lifelong passion for zoology and conservation, which became the focus of his later books detailing his animal collecting expeditions and the establishment of the Jersey Zoo.