The Snows of Yesteryear
The Snows of Yesteryear
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1991
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1991304
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Bucovina • Early 20th century
1991
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Snows of Yesteryear by Gregor von Rezzori recalls the author's childhood and family life in early 20th-century Central Europe. Through vignettes, it portrays individuals like the author's parents, governess, and nanny, capturing their influences on his early years amidst cultural and historical upheavals.
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Snows of Yesteryear by Gregor von Rezzori is celebrated for its evocative depiction of a vanished world through a blend of nostalgia and introspection. The prose is lauded for its lyrical quality and emotional depth. However, some readers find the narrative pace slow and the structure disjointed. Overall, it's a poignant exploration of memory and identity.
Who Should Read The Snows of Yesteryear?
Readers who cherish evocative memoirs and rich family sagas will enjoy The Snows of Yesteryear by Gregor von Rezzori. It appeals to those who appreciate Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time and Stefan Zweig's The World of Yesterday for their intricate explorations of memory and history.
596 ratings
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Bucovina • Early 20th century
1991
Adult
18+ years
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