Caesar's Vast Ghost
Caesar's Vast Ghost
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Provence is the subject of this book and it aims to capture the essential spirit of the land and those of its warriors, historians, philosophers and poets. Durrell looks at its Roman architecture, customs and traditions and he includes 19 recent poems which show how Provence inspires and moves him.
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Caesar's Vast Ghost by Lawrence Durrell
Provence, where Lawrence Durrell has lived for 30 years, is the motif of this book. It offers the traveller intriguing things they will not find elsewhere and preserves memories and cameos of the Midi and its people. The book aims to capture the essential spirit of the land and those of its warriors, historians, philosophers and poets. The Romans gave form to Provence and Durrell looks at the road systems, the Pont du Gard, the Maison Carree, the arenas, theatres, arches, bridges, memorials and towns. There are chapters on the author's enthusiasms such as bullfighting, the mediaeval Courts of Love and the troubadours, the meals and strange drinks, burial customs, coins and fountains and the favours of Cunegonde. 19 of the author's poem are included.| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9780571137435 |
| ISBN 10 | 0571137431 |
| Titre | Caesar's Vast Ghost |
| Auteur | Lawrence Durrell |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Hardback |
| Éditeur | Faber & Faber |
| Année de publication | 1990-11-05 |
| Nombre de pages | 208 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |