LAWRENCE DURREL'S ODYSSEY OF GREEK ISLANDS IS A TRAVEL MASTERPIECE

 

The Greek Islands by Lawrence Durrell written in 1978 remains one of the most exciting travel guidebooks of all times. Durrell's book is a marvelous launching place to learn about Greece;'s history,  its unique islands and its lovely people.

Lawrence Durrell was one of the 20th century's greatest writers and a philhellene following the 19th century Lord Byron. He was famous for his novel The Alexandria Quartet and for travel writing which focused on Greece.

Born in Tibet in  1912 of English parents he left India for England at the age of 11 but never really adapted.  

Durrell's travel masterpiece The Greek Islands was written from his quotes while living in Corfu. The book still in print was revised in 2002. Written in his warm poetic prose The Greek Islands describes 53 different islands. He considered Greece his home.

PLEASE DON'T FORGET THAT THE PARTHENON MARBLES MUST RETURN TO GREECE 

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