On November 8, 1990, Lawrence Durrell, a renowned novelist, poet, dramatist, and travel writer, passed away peacefully at the age of 78. Durrell was born in India in 1912, and moved to England in 1934. He served in World War II, during which he wrote "The School of Satan". After the war, he began a writing career that lasted nearly four decades. His best-known works include the "Alexandria Quartet" and "Balthazar", for which he is widely acclaimed. Durrell won numerous awards throughout his career, including the Fryderyk Award in 1981, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 1957, and the Heine Prize in 1984. He was the author of some forty books, including novels, travel books, essays, and volumes of poetry. Durrell will be remembered for his vivid descriptions of Mediterranean travels and cultural insights, and his appreciation for the beauty and joy of life. He was a true master of the written word whose works continue to influence and inspire generations of readers.