Lawrence Durrell Libros

"Balthazar" ofrece una nueva perspectiva de los eventos del "Cuarteto de Alejandría", enfocándose en la historia de Justine y el suicidio de Pursewarden. Aunque relata la misma trama que "Justine", su estilo narrativo y el diálogo entre cartas aportan mayor dramatismo y misterio. Esta edición incluye fragmentos restaurados por el autor.

La llegada de un diplomático inglés y la conspiración de Justine y Nessim Hosnani destacan temas de poder político y sus intrigas, mientras la rica galería de personajes de Durrel enriquece la narrativa.

The time is pre World WarII and set in Provence. Features some of the characters who appeared in 'Monsieur'.

Humoristiske skildringer fra diplomatverdenen.

Consisting of Justine, Balthazar, Mountolive and Clea, The Alexandria Quartet explores the sexual and political intrigues of a group of expatriates in Egypt before and after the Second World War. In Justine, L. G. Darley attempts to reconcile himself to the recent end of his affair with the dark, passionate, multi-faceted Justine Hosnani. Balthazar is named for Darley's friend, a doctor and mystic, and it provides a retelling of Darley's romance with Justine from a more philosophical perspective. Mountolive is the narrative of English ambassador David Mountolive. The final volume, Clea, finds Darley maturing into the knowledge that the gifted painter Clea Montis is the woman for whom he is truly destined.

The magnificent final volume of one of the most widely acclaimed fictional masterpieces of the postwar era. Few books have been awaited as eagerly as Clea, the sensuous and electrically suspenseful novel that resolves the enigmas of the Alexandria Quartet. Some years and one world war was after his bizarre liaisons with Melissa and Justine, the Irish émigré Darley becomes enmeshed with the bisexual artist Clea. That affair not only changes the lovers, it transforms the dead as well, revealing new layers of duplicity and desire, perversity and pathos in Lawrence Durrell’s masterly construction. “A massive, marvelously concrete, deeply felt statement of faith. . . . His style glows with the mineral deposits of many cultures. One of the most important works of our time has come to an end.”—The New York Times Book Review “Clea rounds out the tetralogy with grace, beauty, and stunning impact. . . . This rich, exciting fare is Durrell’s finest writing style, a manner of writing few living authors can equal. . . . A magnificent achievement.”—The Detriot News “The reader is carried along on a current of superbly accomplished prose, as flexible and colorful as that of any contemporary writer. . . . What Durrell has given us is well worth having.”—San Francisco Chronicle

An omnibus edition of the five novels published by Durrell in a kaleidoscopic sequence between 1974 and 1985. The books are set mainly in Avignon and the ancient kingdom of Provence, though significant episodes in the quintet are set in the Egyptian desert, Venice, Paris, Vienna and Geneva.

The collection offers insights from Lawrence Block, a four-time Edgar Award winner, focusing on the craft of writing fiction. It delves into various aspects of the writing process, providing practical advice and reflections drawn from Block's extensive experience in the literary world. Readers can expect to find thought-provoking essays that explore creativity, storytelling techniques, and the nuances of character development, making it an essential resource for aspiring writers and fans of the craft.