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In this brilliant adaptation of a novel by the 19th century Greek author Emmanuel Royidis, Lawrence Durrell traces the remarkable history of a young woman who travelled across Europe in the ninth century disguised as a monk, acquired great learning, and ruled over Christendom for two years as Pope John VIII before her sudden and surprising death. When Papissa Joanna was first published in Athens in 1886 it created a sensation. The book was banned and its author excommunicated. It nevertheless brought him immediate fame and the work established itself securely in the history of modern Greek literature. Subsequently Durrell, one of the most important British writers of the 20th century, created a masterpiece in its own right—a dazzling concoction presented with the deftest touch.
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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.
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- PublisherPeter Owen Publishers
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0720610656
- ISBN 13 9780720610659
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- Number of pages200
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 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.' Historical novel by Emmanuel Royidis about the only female pope, adapted by Lawrence Durrell."Pope Joan" traces the remarkable history of a young woman who, according to tradition, travelled across Europe in the ninth century disguised as a monk, acquired great learning and ruled over Christendom for two years as Pope John VIII before dying in childbirth. On the book's first publication in Athens in 1886 it created a sensatian; it was banned and its author excommunicated. The work nevertheless soon established itself securely in Greek literature. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780720610659
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