“after all the work of the philosophers on his soul and the doctors on his body, what can we really say we know about a man? That he is, when all is said and done, just a passage for liquids and solids, a pipe of flesh.”
Quote by Lawrence Durrell
Work
The Alexandria Quartet: Justine, Balthazar, Mountolive, Clea
The Alexandria Quartet is a series of four interconnected novels that delve into the lives of various characters in the Egyptian city of Alexandria. The books, titled 'Justine', 'Balthazar', 'Mountolive', and 'Clea', collectively form a rich tapestry of human emotions, political intrigue, and philosophical musings. The narrative spans several decades and intertwines the personal and the historical, offering a nuanced portrayal of the human condition. more
Author
Lawrence Durrell
Lawrence Durrell was an English novelist known for his complex narrative structures and rich cultural background. His works often explore human emotions, religious beliefs, and philosophical thoughts, with his most famous work being the 'Alexandria Quartet'. more
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