The Alexandria Quartet by Lawrence Durrell
Justine first published in 1957
Balthazar first published in 1958
Mountolive first published in 1958
Clea first published in...
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„Balthazar” on Lawrence Durrelli neljaköitelise romaani „Aleksandria kvartett” teine köide, mille tegevuspaik on Teise maailmasõja eelne Aleksandria Egiptuses. Autor toob taas lugeja ette Vahemere idaosa möödunud sajandi alguse...
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