The Avignon Quintet Books in Order
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Lawrence Durrell's The Avignon Quintet is a series of five novels published between 1974 and 1985, featuring interconnected stories and recurring characters that suggest a cycle of reincarnation. Set in locations including Avignon, Switzerland, and elsewhere, the series explores themes of desire, spirituality, and historical forces through complex narratives. The works are marked by philosophical depth, intricate storytelling, and a focus on the interplay between personal and collective histories.
The Avignon Quintet was first published in 1992 by Faber & Faber and Viking Press.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1974 · Lawrence Durrell
Three lovers and comrades seek happiness in a dilapidated chateau near Avignon, a place steeped in history, but must contend with madness, eerie…
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Buy on Amazon1978 · Lawrence Durrell
Livia: Or Buried Alive is the second novel in Lawrence Durrell's The Avignon Quintet, published in 1978. The series, which spans from 1974 to 1985,…
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Buy on AmazonConstance, or, Solitary practices
1982 · Lawrence Durrell
Constance, or Solitary Practices is the central novel in Lawrence Durrell's The Avignon Quintet, published between 1974 and 1985. It was nominated…
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Buy on Amazon1983 · Lawrence Durrell
Sebastian, or Ruling Passions, is the fourth book in The Avignon Quintet series by British author Lawrence Durrell. Published in 1983, the novel…
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Buy on Amazon1985 · Lawrence Durrell
Aubrey Blanford returns to Avignon after World War II, a time of endings and beginnings. He is joined by Rob Sutcliffe and Constance, a psychoanalyst…
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What order should I read the The Avignon Quintet books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Monsieur”. Start with “Monsieur.”
How many books are in the The Avignon Quintet series?
We list 5 books by Lawrence Durrell , published between 1974–1985.
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