Bury Me Standing: The Gypsies and Their Journey
In a rare publishing event, Jan Yoors' The Gypsies became an instant classic upon its original publication. Yoors vividly describes the texture of daily life: Gypsies as lovers, spouses, parents, healers, and mourners; loyalties and hostilities; moral and ethical beliefs and practices; language and culture; and history and traditions behind their fierce pride. The exultant celebrations, daring frontier crossings, yearly horse fairs, and convoluted business deals are brought to life in this memorable portrait of the most romanticized yet most maligned and least-known people on earth. As one reviewer wrote, "The Gypsies conveys an understanding of Other that transcends stereotypes and analytical flatness."
The Waveland Press reissue of this extraordinary work includes stunning photographs taken by the author during his travels with European Gypsies.
Titles of related interest from Waveland Press: Gmelch, Nan: The Life of an Irish Travelling Woman (ISBN 9780881336023) and Sutherland, Gypsies: The Hidden Americans (ISBN 9780881332353).
Country | USA |
Brand | Brand: Waveland Pr Inc |
Manufacturer | Waveland Pr Inc |
Binding | Paperback |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9780881333053 |
ReleaseDate | 0000-00-00 |