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Black lamb and grey falcon
Book • 1941
Black Lamb and Grey Falcon is a comprehensive travelogue that recounts Rebecca West's six-week trip to Yugoslavia in 1937.
The book, published in two volumes, intertwines historical and cultural narratives of the region, including Croatia, Dalmatia, Herzegovina, Bosnia, Serbia, Macedonia, and Montenegro.
West's account is enriched by her interactions with local guides, particularly Constantine (based on Stanislav Vinaver), and her reflections on the political and social tensions of the time, including the rise of Nazism and Fascism.
The book is notable for its detailed historical context, vivid personal vignettes, and West's elegant and witty writing style.
The book, published in two volumes, intertwines historical and cultural narratives of the region, including Croatia, Dalmatia, Herzegovina, Bosnia, Serbia, Macedonia, and Montenegro.
West's account is enriched by her interactions with local guides, particularly Constantine (based on Stanislav Vinaver), and her reflections on the political and social tensions of the time, including the rise of Nazism and Fascism.
The book is notable for its detailed historical context, vivid personal vignettes, and West's elegant and witty writing style.
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