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Lawrence Durrell : a biography

by Ian S. MacNiven

This biography of Lawrence Durrell utilises personal papers, notebooks, and correspondence to explore his life. It incorporates recollections from the writer's family, wives, and contemporaries to provide a comprehensive account of his history.

Accession 23960 ISBN 0571172482 Publisher Faber and Faber
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