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The best regimen is to get up early, insult yourse — Lawrence Durrell

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The best regimen is to get up early, insult yourself a bit in the shaving mirror, and then pretend you’re cutting wood.
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Lawrence Durrell GB

Lawrence Durrell

1912-02-27 — 1990-11-07 · Jalandhar

Lawrence George Durrell (1912-1990) was a British novelist, poet, playwright, and diplomat. Born in British India, he spent much of his adult life in the Mediterranean, and his work often reflects these experiences. He is best known for his novel "The Alexandria Quartet", a tetralogy that explores the complexities of human relationships and cultural identity. Durrell was also a prolific poet and wrote travel books, essays, and memoirs. His style is characterized by rich, sensory prose and the exploration of themes such as love, war, memory, and the search for meaning.

Awards (1)
1986
Cholmondeley Awards

Annual award granted to British poets for works published in the UK, focusing on quality and merit, without specific categories.

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