Pope Joan - Softcover

Durrell, Lawrence

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0879517867 ISBN 13: 9780879517861

Publisher: Overlook Press, 1997

Synopsis

First published in the 1950s, this modern masterpiece is Lawrence Durrell's translation and adaptation of Emmanuel Royidis's classic "Papissa Joanna"--the story of history's only female pope. The story's source is a ninth-century legend: a girl disguised as a monk makes her way from Greece to Rome, is elevated to the throne of St. Peter, and rules over Christendom for a time as Pope John VIII.

About this title

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Overlook Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0879517867
• ISBN 13: 9780879517861
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160