Shakespearean references in Lawrence Durrell's travel book "Prospero's cell"

Lawrence Durrell's first travel book 'Prospero's Cell' is a description of the island of Corfu where he spent several years before the World War II. Durrell creates a unique image of the island, interpreting its history through the myths and artistic works, particularly through Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'. The author considers Corfu as Prospero's island and regards this idea in his travelogue, transforming the real island into an arcane and obscure place. The author combines autobiography, guidebook, traveler's diary and elements of fiction, broadening the boundaries of the genre and providing literary critics with a wider perspective for the text interpretation.