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The Durrells of Corfu by Michael Haag (2017, Paperback)
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This book has the answers. 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. 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.
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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherProfile Books
ISBN-139781781257883
eBay Product ID (ePID)232552132
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Durrells of Corfu
AuthorMichael Haag
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicTravel Writing
Publication Year2017
GenreBiographies & True Stories
Number of Pages224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height198mm
Item Width129mm
Item Weight221g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorMichael Haag
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 22 Dec, 2021
Excellent.
This book is wonderful, amazing a real delight 😊 to read so Full of details about the time spent on Corfu and other parts of the world ,the pictures throughout was also excellent, the map in the front of all the places thay lived in and disciptions ,made me keep going back to it ,and hopefully when I can go to Corfu again I will take it with me and find some of them.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 May, 2019
Fab insight into the real story of the Durrells
As a 16 yr old o level English literature student ( So many years ago) I fell in love with the Island of Corfu. As painted by Gerald Durrell in “My Family and other Animals” I was not disappointed. I took my little family on holiday there for many years.They are now grown but the magic remains! Go.. see for yourselves! But not all at once , keep it special as it was for them . ,Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 02 Jun, 2019
Fascinating family history.
It's great to learn the true details of the Durrells' lives before and after Corfu, this book could have provided material for another t.v. series by itself! The photographs are beautiful, too. An ideal accompaniment to the recent drama series or to Gerald Durrell's books.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 13 Jul, 2017
Ordered A Second Copy For A Friend
Really enjoyed learning more about the "real" Durrell family. Having watched and loved the TV series, it was good to learn a bit more.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 05 Oct, 2024
Interesting read
Was a lovely read about the durrells familyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Jul, 2017
my wife loves it
she does honestVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 29 Jul, 2020
Durrels
Had to have this book as well he Durrels is a true story, and I love the program watched it 3timesVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 12 Aug, 2020
a good read
fantastic book and storyVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 14 Jun, 2019
The facts behind the fiction.
Excellent read of the factual aspects of the Durrells stay in Corfu.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 06 Jun, 2018
Explains a lot
Answers many questions about this fascinating family, and explains what is true, exaggerated or omitted from Gerald and Lawrence's books.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
