Justine by Lawrence Durrell
"Justine" is a novel set in pre-World War II Alexandria, Egypt, and is the first in a quartet of books. The story is told from the perspective of an Irish teacher living in Alexandria, who becomes entangled in a complex love triangle with a beautiful Jewish woman named Justine and her husband, a wealthy Coptic Christian. The narrative explores themes of love, betrayal, and cultural tension against the backdrop of a city teeming with political intrigue and social unrest.
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- Published
- 1957
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 253
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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