Q: What is Justine about?

\\\"Demands comparison with the very best books of our century . . . A truly important writer . . . His people, his places are masterly.\\\"― New York Times Book Review Durrell's masterpiece is onne of the world's greatest romances, rich in political and sexual intrigue. This seductive tale of four tangled lovers in wartime Egypt is set in the city of Alexandria once home to the world's greatest library, attracting scholars dedicated solely to the pursuit of knowledge. But on the eve of World War II, the obsessed characters in this mesmerizing novel find that their pursuits lead only to bedrooms in which each seeks to know-and possess-the other.

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What is Justine about?

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\"Demands comparison with the very best books of our century . . . A truly important writer . . . His people, his places are masterly.\"― New York Times Book Review

Durrell's masterpiece is onne of the world's greatest romances, rich in political and sexual intrigue. This seductive tale of four tangled lovers in wartime Egypt is set in the city of Alexandria once home to the world's greatest library, attracting scholars dedicated solely to the pursuit of knowledge. But on the eve of World War II, the obsessed characters in this mesmerizing novel find that their pursuits lead only to bedrooms in which each seeks to know-and possess-the other.

Question 2

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Justine?

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Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre

Question 3

Where can I read a sample of Justine?

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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780525470809

Question 4

Is Justine part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

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Yes it is a part of series Alexandria Quartet

Question 5

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Justine?

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Lawrence Durrell

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Who is the Publisher of the book Justine?

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Penguin Publishing Group

Question 7

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

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Justine is available as paperback(ISBN 9780525470809) and paperback(ISBN 9780525484066) and paperback(ISBN 9780571337187) and paperback(ISBN 9780143119241) and paperback(ISBN 9780140153194)

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