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Book Title
Durrells of Corfu
Publication Name
The Durrells of Corfu
Title
The Durrells of Corfu
Author
Michael Haag
Format
Trade Paperback
ISBN-10
1781257884
EAN
9781781257883
ISBN
9781781257883
Edition
Main
Publisher
Profile Books The Limited
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Travel
Topic
Editors, Journalists, Publishers, Literary, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Europe / Greece
Release Date
20/04/2017
Release Year
2017
Country/Region of Manufacture
GB
Item Height
0.6in
Item Length
7.7in
Item Width
5in
Item Weight
5.6 Oz
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Number of Pages
224 Pages, 256 Pages

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The recent TV award winning adaption The Durrells left its 7 million fans with questions: What happened to the family - and what took them to Corfu in the first place? This book has the answers. Simon Nye's TV series, The Durrells , is based loosely on Gerald Durrell's Corfu Trilogy and in particular his much-loved bestseller, My Family and Other Animals. These books in turn are based somewhat loosely on actual events. The real-life Durrells went to Corfu at the urging of Lawrence Durrell, who was already living on the island with his wife, Nancy Myers. Their intent was to keep the family together as his mother, Louisa, was drinking heavily and recovering from a breakdown; 'We can be proud of the way we brought her up,' Larry said, only half-jokingly, of the family's subsequent Corfu sojourn. Michael Haag's book covers the background to the Durrell family's years in Corfu, including their time in India, where all the children were born, and where their father, a brilliant civil engineer, had died. It recalls the real life characters the Durrells encountered on Corfu, notably the biologist and poet Theodore Stephanides, and the taxi driver, Spiros Halikiopoulos. And Haag tells the story of how the Durrells left Corfu, including Margo's return intent on joining the Greek resistance, and Leslie's romance in England with the family's Corfite maid and friend, Maria Kondos. Further chapters cover what happened to the family in later life; here, Lawrence and Gerald Durrell's biographies are well known, but little has previously been written of Margo, Leslie and Louisa. Haag has fascinating stories to tell of them all.

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Publisher
Profile Books The Limited
ISBN-10
1781257884
ISBN-13
9781781257883
eBay Product ID (ePID)
239742021

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Book Title
Durrells of Corfu
Author
Michael Haag
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Editors, Journalists, Publishers, Literary, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Europe / Greece
Publication Year
2017
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Travel
Number of Pages
224 Pages, 256 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
7.7in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
5in
Item Weight
5.6 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Df901.C7
Reviews
'This real life story of the Durrell family is fascinating - Haag brilliantly traces their footsteps in pre-war Corfu, England and India' -Simon Nye, Writer, TV's The Durrells 'Family stories are worth telling, and this one is fascinatingly put together by Michael Haag. For few families present such an entertaining patchwork tale as the Durrells.' - Daily Mail 'Haag vividly evokes the time and the place with sumptuous descriptions ... [he] has written a love letter to an extraordinary family. As families and other animals go, the Durrells are a breed of their own.' - Daily Express 'Haag adds sadness and depth to a story that is superficially golden and charming, and which never stops being so. There is so much lustre here that nothing can tarnish it; the complications and grievances only make you admire the Durrells more. What a family, and what lives well lived' - Sunday Times, This real life story of the Durrell family is fascinating - Haag brilliantly traces their footsteps in pre-war Corfu, England and India
Copyright Date
2017
Dewey Decimal
949.55
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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  • by iROvcsg0Q9u@Deleted
    Jun 15, 2017

    One of the best books I've read

    Enjoyed this book so much. Watched the first season and then read the book. So interesting to read about the family and the true story, some of the facts were changed to make the series more interesting I guess, but I found that they lived a very interesting life. I look forward to reading more of Gerry's books and also Larry's. I would recommend this book to everyone of all ages

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: PZiAL1qfRTu@Deleted

  • by cabinfevercreations
    Jul 12, 2021

    The Durrels of Corfu

    I recently finished viewing the Tv version The Durrells of Corfu and loved the Series, so I wanted to Learn more about the real family. This book helped Fill some gaps and answer a few questions I had.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: tucsongoodwill

  • by llilting
    Dec 10, 2019

    Really enjoyable.

    I watched the series on PBS when it came out this past spring. It was great and I loved it. This book gives background on the story from another person's viewpoint. If you know Gerald Durrell's books - this is a great companion book.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: greatbookprices2

  • by jeapuj-rkxowbyna
    Dec 11, 2018

    It's all about them and that was what I was looking for.

    I have been following the Durrells of Corfu on PBS for the past 3 seasons so I found the book very interesting. If you're not interested in learning more about the family, YOU might not feel that way.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: worldofbooksusa

  • by stafil_44
    Apr 28, 2021

    Great book

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: worldofbooksusa

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