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Extravaganza in the Island

If the title of this 1958 edition is much the appearance of many poetic passages describing the wonderful nature of the island of Corfu, where the botanist Gerald Durrell spent part of his childhood, the title of the new edition, My family and other animals , closer to the original English, gives a better sense of humor at times sarcastic and loving that dominates this entire story. The author presents his mother, his sister and her two older brothers (the novelist Lawrence Durrell, said Larry), his casual tutors and its neighbors as a band of fanatics, each more wacky than each other.

"We n'emportâmes what we regarded as the bare nécessaire.  Lorsqu'on nous fit ouvrir nos valises à la douane, leur contenu révéla de la façon la plus évidente notre caractère et nos penchants. Les bagages de Margo consistaient en en une multitude de lingeries diaphanes, trois livres sur les régimes amaigrissants et un régiment de petits flacons de lotions contre l'acné.  La valise de Leslie contenait deux pull-overs à col roulés et un pantalon, enveloppant deux revolvers, un pistolet, un livre intitulé Soyez votre propre armurier et une grande bouteille d'huile qui dégoulinait. Larry emportait deux malles de livres et un petit sac de cuir où se trouvaient ses effects. Baggage Mother were judiciously composed of clothing and various books on cooking and gardening. For me, I carry what I thought needed to dispel the boredom of a long journey: four books on natural history, a butterfly net, a dog and a jam jar full of caterpillars on the verge of pupate. Thus, well-equipped according to our tastes, we left the shores of England wetlands. "

Those who know me will not be surprised that I loved before what are the descriptions of the little beasts that Gerry has successfully (More or less) to tame: Ulysses the owl, both chattering magpies who ransacked the room of Lawrence, who fought Geronimo gecko an epic battle against a praying mantis, etc.. Not to mention dogs, the faithful Roger and two little new Widdle and Puke (Piss and Vomit, two names suggested by the great brother of humor ... especially!). These animals, the insects, plants, Durrell was able to find his child's heart for us to discover.

The ticket Keisha, one of Cathulu .

Extravaganza in the island Gerald Durrell, translated from English, 1958, 314 p. Title of the new edition (2007): My family and other animals . Title of The original English (1956): My Family and Other Animals.