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Cypria: A Journey to the Heart of Cyprus by British Cypriot author Alex Christofi offers a captivating exploration of the island's rich and tumultuous history. Shortlisted for the Anglo-Hellenic League Runciman Award 2025 and featured as one of National Geographic's Summer Reads 2024, this beautifully composed narrative invites readers to discover Cyprus through a unique lens.
In this evocative and poetic book, Christofi traces Cyprus’s story from ancient myths—such as the legend of the cyclops—to the complexities of modern times. Readers will find themselves immersed in a landscape where timeless olive trees stand beside cutting-edge undersea internet cables, and where cultural intersections span Christian, Arab, British, Ottoman, Byzantine, Roman, and Egyptian influences.
Alex Christofi's writing shines with a novelist’s eye for detail and wit, making Cypria not just a history but a deeply personal journey. Whether you are intrigued by Mediterranean cultures or drawn to stories of resilience and transformation, this book offers a profound connection to Cyprus’s heart and soul.
ISBN: | 9781399401906 |
Author: | Alex Christofi |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Bloomsbury Continuum |
Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Dimensions: | 128 x 197 x 28 mm |
Publication Date: | 08 May, 2025 |
Pagination: | 352 pages, 8 pages of colour photographs. |
Weight: | 320g |
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