Durrell
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noun
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Gerald ( Malcolm ). 1925–95, British zoologist and writer: his books include The Bafut Beagles (1954), My Family and Other Animals (1956), and The Aye-aye and I (1992)
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his brother, Lawrence ( George ). 1912–90, British poet and novelist; author of The Alexandria Quartet of novels, consisting of Justine (1957), Balthazar (1958), Mountolive (1958), and Clea (1960). Later works include The Avignon Quintet of novels (1974–85)
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"It's a very endangered species around the world," says Miskelly, who served for six years as a trustee for the zoo - famously founded by naturalist Gerald Durrell.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026
Like Mavis Gallant and Lawrence Durrell, Jhabvala set many stories within the international milieu of diplomats and civil servants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
The judge admitted he did not know whether Mr. Durrell took part in the attack.
From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2022
A short film, made near the end of Gawsworth’s life, features a scene in which Durrell meets his old friend with the salutation, “Hail, O king!”
From Washington Post ● Oct. 6, 2022
“Are you sure Miss Durrell wants you transferred into this class?” he said.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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