We are a non-profit educational organization promoting the works and study of Lawrence Durrell, a writer most active in the second half of the 20th century. To support an understanding of Durrell’s place in modernist and postmodernist traditions as well as in a canon of world literature, we sponsor meetings worldwide, publish a newsletter and journal, and provide a number of other resources. Learn more about who we are, what we do, and how to get involved on the Society page.
White Mice Contest Results
The 2023 White Mice Contest results are in! In keeping with the ILDS conference to be held in Athens in early July 2024, the theme was “Ruins.” As always, the poems are evocative and powerful. Thanks to Dianne Vipond, Julia Hardie Kaczvinsky, and Julie Kane for serving as judges. To view the winners and read the poems, click here.
November 2023 Herald
The latest edition of the ILDS Herald is here! It is packed with many exciting articles: Reflections on the life of Durrell’s wife Claude by her niece, Sibylle Vincendon; James Clawson’s study of Durrell and artificial intelligence in The Revolt of Aphrodite; Christopher Bacon’s account of his encounters with Larry; the final installment of Pamela Francis’s history of the Coptic Church; the usual features, and much more. Huge thanks to Peter Baldwin and Steve Moore for another wonderful edition of the Herald. Read it here.
On Miracle Ground XXII Call for Papers
On Miracle Ground XXII, co-sponsored by the International Lawrence Durrell Society and Hellenic American University, will take place in Athens, Greece. Events will be held at HAU in the Kolonaki district of the city on the weekend of 4-6 July 2024. Click here to read details and the Call for Papers. We encourage everyone to put this conference on next year’s calendar – it is sure to be another memorable gathering of Durrellians, celebrating good literature and spirited camaraderie.
May 2023 Herald
The latest issue of The Herald, co-edited by Peter Baldwin and Steve Moore, is now available. As with previous issues, this one is chock full of wonderful material and beautiful graphics. Moreover, additional detailed information is provided about the upcoming On Miracle Ground Conference to be hosted at American Hellenic College in Athens, Greece on 4-7 July 2024. Check it out here!
Good Times in Louisville
Again this year, James Decker put together a stimulating panel of papers representing the International Lawrence Durrell Society at the 50th annual Louisville Conference on Literature and Culture after 1900, held from 23-25 February 2023. The session itself was excellent, but the weekend also included the annual Board meeting and featured plenty of time for camaraderie at Louisville restaurants. It was wonderful to connect with old friends and dedicated Durrellians and to celebrate good food and literary community.
