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Prospero's Cell: A Guide to Corfu by Lawrence Durrell

Guide: Prospero's Cell by Lawrence Durrell is a memoir and literary travel portrait of Corfu, drawing on his years on the island before World War II. It combines recollections of local life and personal adventures with reflections on the island's history and landscape.

At a glance

Memoir and literary travel writing centered on Corfu before World War II.
The publisher describes Durrell’s experiences among local residents and his interest in the island’s history.
Combines landscape, personal recollection and reflections on Greece.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Offers a first-person literary perspective on Corfu rather than presenting itself as a practical trip-planning guide.
The account connects individual experiences with the island’s history and setting.
Kindle edition lists screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Edition details
Publisher	Open Road Media
Publication date	June 12, 2012
Language	English
Print length	223 pages
File size	5.4 MB
ISBN-13	978-1453266939

Kindle features
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in Lawrence Durrell, Corfu and literary travel writing.
Those seeking a memoir that brings together island landscapes, local life and historical context.

Less suited to

Travelers looking primarily for current directions, practical itineraries or up-to-date visitor information.

Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

What is Prospero's Cell about?

It is Lawrence Durrell’s memoir and literary portrait of Corfu, based on his experiences on the island before World War II and his reflections on its history and landscape.

Is this a practical Corfu travel guide?

The listing presents it as a memoir and literary journey, not a current guide with trip-planning information.

What Kindle reading features are listed?

Screen Reader is supported, and enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.