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LAMENT NAD BEOGRADOM… I OPRAVDANA NADA
LAMENT OVER BELGRADE... AND JUSTIFIED HOPE

Author(s): Adele Mazzola
Subject(s): History, Local History / Microhistory, Cultural Essay
Published by: HESPERIAedu
Keywords: spirituality; atmosphere of Belgrade; Belgrade; cultural life; intellectual development; generational changes

Summary/Abstract: The author reflects on her deep emotional bond with Belgrade, describing it as her "spiritual mother," offering her a sense of freedom and belonging, especially during times of social and political turmoil. She contrasts Belgrade's vibrant, human-centered atmosphere with the more rigid and superficial environments elsewhere, lamenting the loss of the city's rich intellectual and cultural life due to historical changes and conflicts. Despite modernization and shifts in youth culture, she stresses that the true essence of Belgrade lies not in its buildings, but in its enduring spirit, stories, and emotional connections.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 1-2
  • Page Range: 159-163
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Serbian
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