Gerald develops his passion for wildlife, his mother spends her time cooking and worrying about everyone else Larry writes and annoys the entire family with high-brow guests and unhelpful suggestions Leslie develops his passion for ballistics and sailing, whilst Margo sunbathes and enchants the local young men. 'My Family and Other Animals' was intended to embrace the natural history of the island but. The family reside in a series of villas, and spend their time indulging in their varying interests. When the unconventional Durrell family can no longer endure the damp, gray English climate, they do what any sensible family would do: sell their house and relocate to the sunny Greek isle of Corfu. Whilst My Family and Other Animals is part dysfunctional family comedy caper, it’s also a nature book that documents the local wildlife with the sense of wild-eyed awe only dimwitted children can achieve.

My Family and Other Animals tells the story of the Durrell family, Lawrence Durrell, Leslie Durrell, Margaret Durrell and Gerald Durrell, as well as their mother Louisa Durrell, as they spend five years (1935–1939) on the Greek island of Corfu. It’s at this stage one of the central elements of the book comes alive. 1909621986 :Binding:HardcoverVendor: MacMillan Collectors LibrarySubject:Biography & Autobiography.

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