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  • Stories from a Corfu Childhood

  • A Selection of His Own Stories Written and Read by Gerald Durrell
  • By: Gerald Durrell
  • Narrated by: Gerald Durrell
  • Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (77 ratings)

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Stories from a Corfu Childhood

By: Gerald Durrell
Narrated by: Gerald Durrell
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Summary

These five stories, written and read by Gerald Durrell himself, are taken from his books Birds, Beasts and Relatives and Fillets of Plaice. They were recorded on Jersey in 1985 and are used by kind permission of the Estate of Gerald Durrell.

©2012 Crimson Cats Audio Books/Gerald Durrell Estate (P)2012 Crimson Cats Audio Books
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Gerald Durrell at his best

I am familiar with Corfu and the life and works of Lawrence and Gerald, and this is spot on. Transported by back to that magical Island.

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Entertaining stories

Gerald had the most amazing childhood and this shines through in these enchanting tales, brilliantly told by Gerry himself. Fantastic.

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Spellbinding!

you are transported straight back to 1930s Corfu,thank you Gerry and for the producer for finding it and sharing it. a jewel, wish there were more.

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laugh out loud

Hilarious stories of a fascinating family of eccentrics. Kept me entertained over and over again

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Fantastic

Loved listening to Gerry Durrell narrate his own stories. A must listen to a fantastic writer!

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Delightful ... short, but a lovely listen

I so enjoyed Gerald Durrell reading his own stories.

Lots of laughs, and bits of interest. Yes, a bit short ... but I bought it in the £3 sale - so well worth it!

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Beautiful

Lovey to hear these favourite, evocative stories told by their creator. Wish there had been more recorded.

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Lovely tales

Beautiful stories narrated by Gerry himself. A lovely companion to the books and so full of life. Perhaps an overuse of the word 'belligerent' but I wonder whether this wasn't just a state of being for the family when in conversation!

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