The Broken Road: From the Iron Gates to Mount Athos (NYRB Classics)
In 'The Broken Road,' Patrick Leigh Fermor completes his legendary walk across Europe, from the Iron Gates to the holy peninsula of Mount Athos. Through evocative descriptions of landscapes, cultures, and chance meetings, he evokes the spirit of pre-war Europe in this poignant, unfinished memoir published posthumously as an NYRB Classic.
About This Book
Patrick Leigh Fermor's 'The Broken Road' documents the final leg of his epic journey on foot across Europe in the 1930s, starting from the Iron Gates and culminating at Mount Athos.
The narrative captures the diverse terrains and peoples encountered, from rugged mountains to serene monasteries, offering insights into a vanishing world before the upheavals of war.
As part of the NYRB Classics series, this volume preserves Fermor's eloquent prose and keen observations, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of literary travel writing.
The book reflects the author's youthful spirit and intellectual curiosity, weaving personal reflections with historical context.
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