The Macedonian Gypsy

By Konrad Bercovici

Book Overview

The Macedonian Gypsy is a novel written by Konrad Bercovici. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of a young Gypsy boy named Titi. Titi is born into a poor family of Macedonian Gypsies, who are constantly on the move, trying to make a living by performing music and dance in various towns and villages.As Titi grows up, he realizes that he has a natural talent for music and dance, and he becomes the star performer of his family's troupe. However, Titi's dreams of a better life are shattered when his father is killed by a rival Gypsy group, and his mother is forced to marry a wealthy but abusive man.Determined to escape his miserable life, Titi runs away and joins a traveling circus, where he meets a beautiful trapeze artist named Zara. Titi and Zara fall in love and dream of a life together, but their happiness is short-lived when Zara's jealous husband discovers their affair and tries to kill Titi.The Macedonian Gypsy is a tale of love, betrayal, and survival, set against the backdrop of a fascinating and little-known culture. Bercovici's vivid descriptions of the Gypsy way of life and his portrayal of Titi's struggles and triumphs make this a compelling and unforgettable read.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Story of the Gypsies, by Konrad Bercovici. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766130789.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162843799
• ISBN13: 9781162843797
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"