A vintage travel memoir, Bitter Lemons, by Lawrence Durrell, published 1957

This book is a personal travel memoir based on Lawrence Durrell’s time living in Cyprus during the 1950s, just before and during the political conflict that led to violence and division on the island. Durrell writes about village life, friendships, language, landscape, and everyday routines, alongside his growing awareness of political tension between Greek and British interests.

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