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Also Known As Lawrence George Durrell
Born February 27, 1912 • Darjeeling • India
Died November 7, 1990 (aged 78) • France
Notable Works “Balthazar” • “Clea” • “Justine” • “Mountolive” • “The Alexandria Quartet”

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