TWENTY LEVS OR DEATH. FOUR JOURNEYS

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Europe with Karl Markus Gauss, who will take you to the remote corners of Moldova, Bulgaria, Croatia and Vojvodina. Discover forgotten stories, meet fascinating people and immerse yourself in the cultural richness of these regions. Gauss, like an experienced guide, leads us through the labyrinth of memories and identities, showing the beauty and complexity of Central Europe.

• Journey through Moldova: Discover the poorest country in Europe and its unique atmosphere.
• Bulgaria off the beaten track: Get to know a country that is different from tourist brochures.
• Zagreb: Observe the game of memory and forgetting in Croatian culture.
• Vojvodina: A multi-ethnic region, a personal journey in the footsteps of the writer's parents.
• Karl Markus Gauss: An outstanding expert on Central Europe and an insightful observer.

„Twenty Levs or Death” is a collection of essays in which Gauss describes his travels through Central Europe with extraordinary sensitivity and erudition. His texts are full of anecdotes, reflections and historical references, thanks to which the reader can better understand the specificity of this region. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to get to know Europe from a different perspective.

Gauss avoids crowded tourist trails on his travels, preferring side roads and small towns. There he finds real treasures - forgotten stories, extraordinary people and a unique atmosphere. His texts are full of empathy and understanding for local communities, so the reader can feel as if he were participating in these journeys himself.

The author analyzes with extraordinary insight the social and political changes taking place in Central Europe. His texts are not only a travelogue, but also a deep reflection on the identity, memory and future of this region. Gauss shows that Central Europe is an area full of contradictions, but also of extraordinary potential.

Czarne Publishing House has been specializing in publishing factual literature and reports from Central Europe for years. Their books are appreciated for their reliability, insight and literary style. „Twenty Levs or Death” is another item in their catalog that will certainly interest all lovers of this region.