--- product_id: 42722466 title: "The Alexandria Quartet" brand: "lawrence durrell" price: "230 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/42722466-the-alexandria-quartet store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # The Alexandria Quartet **Brand:** lawrence durrell **Price:** 230 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Alexandria Quartet by lawrence durrell - **How much does it cost?** 230 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/42722466-the-alexandria-quartet) ## Best For - lawrence durrell enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted lawrence durrell brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Alexandria Quartet ## Images ![The Alexandria Quartet - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JGs5QnoAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A Glorious but Flawed Masterpiece *by D***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2023* Lawrence Durrell has to be one of the most naturally gifted writers ever, though for me, the brilliance of this series peters out a bit in the last volume (Clea). To me, Mountolive is far and away the finest of the bunch. As a descriptive writer, Durrell has almost no peer; indeed, there is some small, aphoristic remark or breathtaking turn of phrase on nearly ever page. However, using his own words to skewer him a bit, sometimes his characters seem a bit more like thoughts in the writer’s head than actual, living, breathing human beings; I also felt the work didn’t cohere quite as much in the end quite as I’d have hoped (I know, it’s supposed to be a kind of patchwork, but…). The work is also, it must be said, casually racist, sexist and even imperialist in places, and it’s sad that a work so magnificent should be so marred. However, as a piece of writing (especially for those who revel in the glories of pure literary “writerliness,” I can’t think of a lot of other works that are its equal. I’m very glad I read it, and – despite the length – will almost certainly embark upon The Avignon Quintet. Here are just a few of the passages I find remarkable:He recognized now that hate is only unachieved love.*A diary is the last place to go if you seek the truth about a person. [ This one makes me smile].*When you pluck a flower, the branch springs back into place. This is not true of the heart’s affections.*No one can go on being a rebel too long without turning into an autocrat.*And, perhaps my very favorite: “One learns nothing from those who return our love.” ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful writing - atmosphere and heartache in Alexandria pre-WWII *by R***Y on Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2020* I had read "The Avignon Quintet" oh so many years ago and remembered that I had loved it, and so in the mood for something old, I decided to try this quartet. "Justine" was wonderful and interesting and beautifully written. I found parts of "Balthazar" to be wonderful as well, especially the premise behind the book, although parts of it were tedious. I am not a great fan of books that revolve around the angst of love. Then "Mountolive" was different, interesting and a new take on the familiar characters. "Clea" is closure for these characters and at times is really thrilling and at other times, I again found it to be tedious. If you enjoy very well-written books about people and a place, and don't mind their constant discussions about love, you'll love this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars out of fashion *by P***D on Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2016* It is hard to read after sixty years , when i and my friends belonged to aAlexandrian passionate cult. So much has been written and said about the Levant and Egypt, so many sexual taboos have been set aaside. I am no longer 20. The writing is exquisite. Durrell is a poet and so is always worth the effort.nevertheless is a fascinating puzzle even today. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/42722466-the-alexandria-quartet](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/42722466-the-alexandria-quartet) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-01*