The Colossus of Maroussi

Explores the Grecian countryside with his friend Lawrence Durrell in 1939. In this book, the author describes drinking from sacred springs, nearly being trampled to death by sheep and encountering the flamboyant Greek poet Katsumbalis, who 'could galvanize the dead with his talk'.

Exploreaza mediul rural grecesc impreuna cu prietenul sau Lawrence Durrell in 1939. In aceasta carte, autorul descrie bautul din izvoarele sacre, aproape ca a fost calcat in picioare de oi si intalneste poetul grecesc Katsumbalis, care ,,ar putea galvaniza mortii cu discursul sau".