Black Lamb and Grey Falcon (Penguin Classics)

Black Lamb and Grey Falcon is a masterpiece of historical and cultural observation, written on the brink of World War II by Rebecca West.

This magnificent blend of travel journal, cultural commentary, and historical insight probes the troubled history of the Balkans and the uneasy relationships among its ethnic groups.

With a focus on the landscape and people of Yugoslavia, West untangles the tensions that rule the country's history as well as its daily life.

For over seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, and this edition represents the best available text enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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