Title
The Gypsies
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This Book Is Written As A Protest Against Oblivion, As A Cry Of Love For This Race Of Strangers Who Have Lived Among Us For Centuries And Remained Apart. Thus It Is Of The Nomads That I Sing. (Jan Yoors, From The Introduction) At The Age Of Twelve, Jan Yoors Ran Away From His Privileged Belgian Family And Home To Join A Wandering Band, A Kumpania, Of Gypsies. For Ten Years, He Lived As One Of Them, Traveled With Them From Country To Country, Shared Both Their Pleasures And Their Hardships And Came To Know Them As No One, No Outsider, Ever Has. In This Firsthand, Highly Personal Account Of An Extraordinary People, Yoors Tells The Real Story Of The Gypsies' Customs And Their Neverending Struggle To Survive As Free Nomads.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 Leastknown 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Gypsies' by Jan Yoors? A: 'The Gypsies' explores the life and culture of the Gypsy community, focusing on their customs, struggles, and the author's personal experiences living among them.
- Q: Is 'The Gypsies' a fictional or non-fictional book? A: 'The Gypsies' is a non-fiction book based on Jan Yoors' real-life experiences with the Gypsy community.
- Q: What kind of insights does Jan Yoors provide in the book? A: Jan Yoors offers personal insights into the daily lives, traditions, and struggles of the Gypsies, portraying them as complex individuals rather than stereotypes.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Gypsies' have? A: 'The Gypsies' consists of 256 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Gypsies'? A: 'The Gypsies' was published on August 31, 1987.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Gypsies' have? A: 'The Gypsies' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Gypsies'? A: The author of 'The Gypsies' is Jan Yoors.
- Q: Are there any photographs included in 'The Gypsies'? A: Yes, the book includes stunning photographs taken by Jan Yoors during his travels with European Gypsies.
- Q: What condition is the book in when purchased? A: 'The Gypsies' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What related titles are recommended alongside 'The Gypsies'? A: Related titles include 'The Life of an Irish Travelling Woman' by Nan Gmelch and 'Gypsies: The Hidden Americans' by Sutherland.