Lawrence Durrell Collection, Literary collection at British Library, United Kingdom.
The Lawrence Durrell Collection is a special collection at the British Library containing books, periodicals, manuscripts, and correspondence of the British author. It documents his literary output and personal writings from different periods of his life.
The collection was donated by collector Alan G. Thomas to the British Library, preserving materials from a significant 20th-century English writer. This gift ensured the protection of important literary documents for future research.
The materials reflect Durrell's experiences across different countries, particularly his time in Greece and Egypt during the mid-20th century. Visitors can trace how his travels shaped the stories and characters he created.
Researchers can view the collection in the British Library's reading rooms by scheduling an appointment with the Modern British Collections department. Valid identification is required, and most materials can be examined on-site.
The collection includes personal notebooks with Durrell's handwritten texts and drawings, revealing how he developed his creative ideas. Through these intimate writings, visitors can observe his writing process and artistic thinking.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
