Croatia: Travels in Undiscovered CountryUniversity of Alberta, 2010 M03 1 - 208 pages In his travels through Croatia, Tony Fabijancic saw a world of peasants, shepherds and fishermen irrevocably giving way to the new reality of a modern European state. With a deft and sure touch, he records moments that capture the lingering spirit of the old world even as the former fabric of this place is unravelling forever. The author’s profound familiarity with the "extraordinary regionality" of Croatia leads to memorable images of the country, and to sketches and unhurried ruminations on its people, its landscapes, kitchens, cities, and coastlines. |
Contents
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The Good Air | 25 |
Of Heartlands and Hagiography | 59 |
Return of the Storks | 71 |
Krk Rab | 85 |
The Sea Stars | 99 |
Black Vulture Old Wanderer | 111 |
Hvar Brae Korcula | 119 |
The Mad Muse | 133 |
The Zones | 145 |
The Gentle Climate | 157 |
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