Pope Joan - Softcover

3.9

1,270 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140037608 ISBN 13: 9780140037609

Publisher: Penguin, 1977

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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Review:

'A sharp satire . . . acutely funny . . . salacious.' -- Spectator

'A sophisticated literary delight.' -- Publishers Weekly

'Brilliant.' -- The Times

'One of the funniest novels ever written . . . A true classic.' -- Punch

About the Author:

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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