Esprit de Corps and Stiff Upper Lip – Lawrence Durrell

Esprit de Corps and Stiff Upper Lip

🔹 Author: Lawrence Durrell

🔹 Publisher: E. P. Dutton

🔹 Edition: 1959 Edition

🔹 Binding: Paperback

🔹 Pages: 87

🔹 Size: 4.5 × 0.5 × 7 inches

🔹 Language: English

Written by the celebrated British author Lawrence Durrell, Esprit de Corps and Stiff Upper Lip brings together two entertaining novellas that highlight his gift for comedy, satire, and memorable storytelling. Best known for The Alexandria Quartet, Durrell demonstrates a lighter side of his writing in these witty tales, combining sharp observation with playful humour.

Set largely within the world of British diplomatic and expatriate communities, the stories are filled with eccentric personalities, unexpected situations, and amusing misunderstandings. Durrell’s lively prose and clever dialogue create a series of comic episodes that gently satirize social customs, bureaucracy, and the quirks of human nature. His ability to balance sophisticated humour with engaging storytelling makes these works both entertaining and enduring.

Despite its modest length, the volume reflects Durrell’s remarkable literary craftsmanship. His elegant writing, rich characterisation, and subtle irony transform everyday situations into memorable narratives that continue to delight readers. The stories also offer an enjoyable glimpse into post-war British society and the unique experiences of diplomatic life abroad.

Published by E. P. Dutton in 1959, this paperback edition contains 87 pages and is presented in a compact 4.5 × 0.5 × 7 inch format. Lightweight and easy to carry, it is ideal for leisurely reading while also holding appeal for collectors of twentieth-century literary fiction.

An engaging blend of wit, satire, and refined storytelling, Esprit de Corps and Stiff Upper Lip is a delightful introduction to Lawrence Durrell’s humorous writing and a rewarding addition to any collection of modern English literature.

• Written by Lawrence Durrell
• Published by E. P. Dutton
• 1959 Edition
• Paperback binding
• 87 pages
• Size: 4.5 × 0.5 × 7 inches
• Language: English
• Contains two humorous novellas
• Classic British literary humour
• Ideal for readers and collectors of twentieth-century fiction

🔹 Collector’s Note

This 1959 paperback edition of Esprit de Corps and Stiff Upper Lip is a charming collectible for admirers of Lawrence Durrell and classic British humour. Its compact format, literary elegance, and enduring wit make it a valuable addition to collections of modern fiction and twentieth-century English literature.