Häftad, Engelska, 2020
Black Lamb and Grey Falcon
A Journey Through Yugoslavia
Av Rebecca West
Del i serien Canons
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'Impossible to put down' Observer'One of the great books of the century' Times Literary SupplementRebecca West's epic masterpiece not only provides deep insight into the former country of Yugoslavia; it is a portrait of Europe on the brink of war. A heady cocktail of personal travelogue and historical insight, this product of an implacably inquisitive intelligence remains essential for anyone attempting to understand the history of the Balkan states, and the wider ongoing implications for a fractured Europe.
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- Utgivningsdatum: 2020-07-02
- Mått: 129 x 198 x 61 mm
- Vikt: 823 g
- Format: Häftad
- Språk: Engelska
- Serie: Canons
- Antal sidor: 1 216
- Förlag: Canongate Books
- ISBN: 9781786891631
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Rebecca West (1892-1983) was the adopted name of Cicily Isabel Fairfield. She was born in London in 1892 and educated in Edinburgh. Poet, critic and author, West published several novels to widespread acclaim, including The Return of the Soldier and The Judge. She was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire in 1959. Black Lamb and Grey Falcon, her magisterial history and travelogue of Yugoslavia, is widely considered her magnum opus.
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The sheer quality and depth of the writing make it one of the great books of the century
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