Peyo Yavorov‘s “Haiduski Longings. Memories from Macedonia 1902 – 1903”: between Clairvoyance and Delusion Cover Image
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„Хайдушки копнения. Спомени от Македония 1902 – 1903“ на Пейо Яворов: между ясновидството и заблуждението
Peyo Yavorov‘s “Haiduski Longings. Memories from Macedonia 1902 – 1903”: between Clairvoyance and Delusion

Author(s): Velika Gyulemerova
Subject(s): History, Language and Literature Studies, Studies of Literature, Recent History (1900 till today), Bulgarian Literature
Published by: Национално издателство за образование и наука „Аз-буки“
Keywords: Macedonia; prodigal son; disunion; betrayal; Christian mentality

Summary/Abstract: Peyo Yavorov’s memoir presents the dramatic time of discordance - a time in which, instead of centripetal sentiments ruling, centrifugal ones swirl in which everyone finds individual salvation. The Macedonia case reveals the painful inability of sons to be brothers. Separation, doubt, constant fear of betrayal are dominant motifs in the text. Homeland turns out to be an unfeasible project because the idea of brotherhood is missing. The text examines the biblical imagery used by Yavorov and focuses on specific re-semanticizations. The propaganda word in the text does not arouse trust, but doubts the purity of the motives, selfish goals are attributed to it. The failure of unity is shown to be the result of mixing personal biases and struggles with the national cause.

  • Issue Year: 66/2024
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 652-661
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Bulgarian
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