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pp. 210, “The noted novelist’s sixth travel book explores the history and culture of Provence, where he has lived for more than three decades. Although not quite on the same level as Bitter Lemons (Dutton, 1959), which focused on the political tensions over Cyprus in the 1950s, Vast Ghost has all the characteristics of Durrell’s travel books: brilliant descriptive passages, esoteric theories on love and culture, colorful local characters, and bizarre sexual escapades. (The book concludes with the author escorting a “Latex doll of great beauty” to a water party on the Rhone.) Durrell won’t win over any converts, but those who enjoyed his previous travel writings won’t be disappointed either.”
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| ISBN | 155970098X | |
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| ISBN13 | 9781559700986 | |
| Number of pages | 210 | |
| Original Title | Caesar's Vast Ghost: Aspects of Provence | |
| Published Date | 1990 | |
| Book Condition | Very Good | |
| Jacket Condition | Very Good | |
| Binding | Hardcover | |
| Size | Larger 8vo | |
| Place of Publication | New york | |
| Edition | First edition | |
| Category: | Travel | |
| Author: | Lawrence Durrell | |
| Publisher: | Arcade Publishing |
pp. 210, “The noted novelist’s sixth travel book explores the history and culture of Provence, where he has lived for more than three decades. Although not quite on the same level as Bitter Lemons (Dutton, 1959), which focused on the political tensions over Cyprus in the 1950s, Vast Ghost has all the characteristics of Durrell’s travel books: brilliant descriptive passages, esoteric theories on love and culture, colorful local characters, and bizarre sexual escapades. (The book concludes with the author escorting a “Latex doll of great beauty” to a water party on the Rhone.) Durrell won’t win over any converts, but those who enjoyed his previous travel writings won’t be disappointed either.”
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
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