Pope Joan (Peter Owen modern classics)

Pope Joan (Peter Owen modern classics)

by Lawrence Durrell (Author)

Synopsis

In this adaptation of a novel by 19th-century Greek author Emmanuel Rhoides, Lawrence Durrell traces the history of a young woman who travelled across 9th century Europe disguised as a monk, and who rose to become Pope John VIII.'

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 164
Edition: New
Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers
Published: 28 Mar 2000

ISBN 10: 0720610656
ISBN 13: 9780720610659

Author Bio
Lawrence Durrell was born in India and spent most of his working life outside Britain, living in France, Cyprus, Yugoslavia, Argentina, and Corfu. A writer of great versatility whose work included drama, poetry, and travel literature, he is probably best known for The Alexandria Quartet, which has become one of the most widely read and influential works of the century.