Yes, both Durrell and the Alexandria Quartet have been completely forgotten. There was a disastrous film version of Justine in 1969, which I haven’t seen. Few people under the age of seventy have heard of Durrell, which is shocking when you consider how high his reputation stood when he lived. And I think Anthony Burgess may be heading the same way …..
A Farewell To Arms…a book I’ve attempted to read three times over the years, and have never finished.
Ha, I'm halfway through it right now, and same.
Yes, both Durrell and the Alexandria Quartet have been completely forgotten. There was a disastrous film version of Justine in 1969, which I haven’t seen. Few people under the age of seventy have heard of Durrell, which is shocking when you consider how high his reputation stood when he lived. And I think Anthony Burgess may be heading the same way …..
Wild! I appreciate your knowledge!