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The Snows of Yesteryear - Book by Gregor von Rezzori

Von Rezzori’s memoir paints a poignant and evocative portrait of his childhood in the multi-ethnic Austro-Hungarian province of Bukovina. Through five vignettes, he recalls influential figures in his life—his mother, father, sister, nursemaid, and governess—revealing their quirks, tragedies, and joys. The book captures the fading world of a pre-war European aristocracy, juxtaposing personal memories with larger historical shifts. Written with lyrical elegance and emotional depth, The Snows of Yesteryear is both a meditation on loss and an exploration of identity, family, and the impermanence of a bygone era.
Original Language: German
Original Title: Blumen im Schnee – Portraitstudien zu einer Autobiographie, die ich nie schreiben werde

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