Unter dem Joch
Под игото / Under the Yoke

Author(s): Ivan Vazov
Contributor(s): Toma Topolov (Translator)
Subject(s): Novel
Published by: CEEOL Digital Reproductions / Collections
Summary/Abstract: The enduring impact of Vazov’s novel stems from its vivid and authentic portrayal of the Bulgarian people during a pivotal moment in their history—the period immediately preceding their liberation from Turkish rule. This success is owed to the wealth of lifelike characters, the patriotic fervor that permeates the entire book, the magnificent language, the humor, and the author’s consummate mastery. Vazov set out to create a sweeping, epic tableau of the people’s lives. Yet he painted this picture under extraordinary circumstances—in exile, abroad, and consumed by homesickness. This lends the entire work a distinctive tone. (form introduction - published in 1961 by Bulgarian Publishing Hose for foreign Language Literature)

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