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Justine

a novel
Pages
253
Published
1960
Language
English

Synopsis

Step into the decadent world of 1930s and 40s Alexandria, where an Irish schoolmaster, a passionate Jewish woman, a Greek dancer, and a Coptic financier find their lives intertwined. This first volume of Lawrence Durrell's 'The Alexandria Quartet' explores a complex story of passion and deception from various perspectives. The city itself becomes a central character, shaping the destinies of its inhabitants in this erotic and atmospheric tale.

About the author

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Lawrence Durrell

Lawrence George Durrell (Jalandhar, India, 27 February 1912-Sommières, France, 7 November 1990) was an expatriate British novelist, poet, dramatist, and travel writer. Durrell resisted being associated solely with the UK and preferred to be considered a cosmopolitan. His most famous work is The Alexandria Quartet, published between 1957 and 1960. The best-known novel in the series is the first, Justine. He was the eldest brother of naturalist and writer Gerald Durrell.

Characters

JustineProtagonist
Irish schoolmasterProtagonist
Greek cabaret dancerSupporting
Coptic financierSupporting
All characters in Justine