The Alexandria Quartet

The Alexandria Quartet is a series of four interconnected novels by Lawrence Durrell set in the Egyptian city of Alexandria before and during World War II. Through multiple perspectives and narrative layers, the books explore themes of love, truth, and human complexity, revealing different facets of the same events and characters. This innovative structure invites readers to consider how perception shapes reality, emphasizing subjective experience. The Quartet is renowned for its poetic language, rich character development, and vivid depiction of Alexandria’s multicultural society, making it a significant work in modern literature that challenges linear storytelling to deepen understanding of human relationships and cultural diversity.