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The Snows of Yesteryear

Gregor von Rezzori
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The Snows of Yesteryear

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1991

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Gregor von Rezzori

The Snows of Yesteryear

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1991
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

Bucovina • Early 20th century

Topic
World History
Publication Year

1991

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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

4.3

596 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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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 this

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.

4.3

596 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

Bucovina • Early 20th century

Topic
World History
Publication Year

1991

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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