Adriatic Reverie: A Story of the People, Nature, and Culture of Croatia's Kvarner - Couverture souple

Zdenko Velčić

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0982756313 ISBN 13 : 9780982756317

Editeur : In Tune Press LLC, 2024

Synopsis

Adriatic Reverie" by Zdenko Velčić is a captivating exploration of the people, nature, and culture of Croatia's Kvarner region. This book takes readers on a journey through timeless traditions, crafts, and social bonds that existed before and during the transformative 20th century. But Velčić doesn’t only recount the past—he takes us fishing, into a grassy field, to the summit of an island, providing a fully immersive experience of the beauty of this area. The book starts at the author's birthplace—Golovik—and nearby Brseč, a medieval fortified stone town perched on a 500 ft (170 m) cliff, which overlooks the Kvarner Bay and island Cres. A detailed account of the land, ethnography, trades, traditions, and other aspects of life in this area is augmented by interviews with locals and family members, and accompanied by many photographs. Author's own art lets us experience this fascinating land through his own artistic lens. Next, the author takes us on the sea, covering fishing, sailing, and emigration. We learn how fishing used to be done and how difficult and perilous that life can be, but we also experience a zen-like tranquility of a morning fishing trip that in a moment turns into a thrilling adventure of catching a recalcitrant dentex. There are many stories of sailing, wrecks, emigration, of striving for a better life, characteristic of so many Criatian Adriatic communities. The author then remembers the Brseč school, his religious training, and his education in Mošćenička Draga and Opatija. He covers customs and social life, weddings, festivals, and celebrations through numerous interviews and recollections. Also covered are the war years, rise of tourism, local sports, and entertainment. The author explores the village of Trebišća, a mystical village of the early Slavs, roams the Tramuntana area of northern Cres, and tells us about his experiences as a street painter at Opatija's Montmartre. With comprehensive dictionaries providing key terms and expressions in local dialects, as well as Latin names for plants, animals, and fish, this work offers a unique glimpse into an authentic Mediterranean culture. Whether you're a traveler seeking to unravel the mysteries of this region or simply an admirer of cultural narratives, "Adriatic Reverie" promises to be a treasured companion, unveiling the essence of a place whose humility, natural beauty, and enduring spirit have withstood the test of time.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: In Tune Press LLC
• Date d'édition: 2024
• ISBN 10: 0982756313
• ISBN 13: 9780982756317
• Reliure: Paperback
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 368
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• Personne responsable: non disponible