Reflections on a Marine Venus

A Companion to the Landscape of Rhodes

Lawrence Durrell

Lose yourself in this classic travelogue evoking the Greek island of Rhodes after World War II by the king of travel writing and real-life family member of The Durrells in Corfu. 'A magician ...

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Beschrijving Reflections on a Marine Venus

Lose yourself in this classic travelogue evoking the Greek island of Rhodes after World War II by the king of travel writing and real-life family member of The Durrells in Corfu. 'A magician ...

ISBN: 9780571362394
Pagina's: 240
Verschenen: 01-07-2021
Rubriek: Reisgidsen

Druk: 1
Uitvoering: Paperback
Taal: Engels
Uitgever: Faber & Faber

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