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Cette épopée en trois volumes retrace le périple d'un jeune homme traversant l'Europe à pied jusqu'à Constantinople, animé par un profond désir de découverte. Dormant aussi bien dans de modestes abris que dans de somptueux domaines, il s'engage dans un voyage riche en rencontres inattendues et en réflexions poétiques. La série mêle avec maestria paysages historiques et introspections personnelles, capturant un profond sentiment de 'Sehnsucht', cette aspiration à l'inconnu. C'est une célébration vibrante de la jeunesse, de l'exploration et de l'esprit d'aventure sans limites.

The Broken Road: From the Iron Gates to Mount Athos
Between the Woods and the Water
A Time of Gifts

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  1. A Time of Gifts

    • 304pages
    • 11 heures de lecture

    In 1933, at the age of 18, Patrick Leigh Fermor set out on an extraordinary journey by foot - from the Hook of Holland to Constantinople. A Time of Gifts is the first volume in a trilogy recounting the trip, and takes the reader with him as far as Hungary. It is a book of compelling glimpses - not only of the events which were curdling Europe at that time, but also of its resplendent domes and monasteries, its great rivers, the sun on the Bavarian snow, the storks and frogs, the hospitable burgomasters who welcomed him, and that world's grandeurs and courtesies. His powers of recollection have astonishing sweep and verve, and the scope is majestic. First published to enormous acclaim, it confirmed Fermor's reputation as the greatest living travel writer, and has, together with its sequel Between the Woods and the Water (the third volume is famously yet to be published), been a perennial seller for 25 years.

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  2. The book, published in 2013 by John Murray in Great Britain, delves into a captivating narrative that explores unique themes and character dynamics. It offers readers an insightful journey through its well-crafted plot, engaging settings, and thought-provoking ideas that resonate with contemporary issues. The author’s distinctive voice and style enhance the reading experience, making it a compelling addition to any literary collection.

    The Broken Road: From the Iron Gates to Mount Athos3
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