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In this second episode in the Alexandria Quartet, we see the events previously covered in Justine from a new perspective. Isolated on his Greek island, writer Darley receives a visit from Balthazar. Balthazar hands him the Interlinear, Darley’s manuscript about his love affair with Justine annotated with explanations and comments. Through this Darley revisits events and the novel both undermines and enlarges on the story of Justine.
As with the previous novel, the city of Alexandria is lavishly d ...more
As with the previous novel, the city of Alexandria is lavishly d ...more

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