A Time of Gifts : A John Murray Journey

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Embark on a mesmerising odyssey through pre-war Europe with Patrick Leigh Fermor's 'A Time of Gifts'. This captivating travelogue, introduced by Jan Morris, chronicles the author's audacious trek from Holland to Hungary at the tender age of eighteen.

In 1933, armed with nothing but a rucksack and a meagre pound-a-week allowance, young Fermor set out on foot, intending to rough it across the continent. His journey, however, took an unexpected turn when a chance encounter in Bavaria opened doors to grand castles and offered a glimpse into the fading world of European aristocracy.

Penned three decades after his adventure, this masterpiece is far more than a simple travel diary. It's a vivid portrait of a continent on the brink of transformation, its resplendent architecture and rich cultural tapestry soon to be forever altered by war and modernisation.

Fermor's prose is a feast for the senses, blending keen observation with youthful exuberance. His insatiable curiosity devours everything from art and architecture to genealogy and linguistic quirks, serving up a rich cultural banquet for the reader.

Hailed as one of the most romantic books of the 20th century, 'A Time of Gifts' is a literary treasure that continues to captivate and inspire. It's an invitation to lose oneself in time and geography, promising 'a prospect of inconjecturable magic' that endures long after the final page is turned.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781529369526
Book Author: Patrick Leigh Fermor
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: John Murray Publishers Ltd
Book Publisher: John Murray Press
Book Dimensions: 130 x 199 x 28 cm
Book Publication Date: 2021-08-07
Book Pagination: 384 pages
Book Weight: 280g

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