Haven. Travels to the Holy Mountain in Greece
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Tired of London's party scene, Robert Byron, a member of the "gilded youth" and passionate art lover, set off for Mount Athos with three friends. Armed with cameras, the travelers visited nearly all of Mount Athos's monasteries, interacted with monks, made sketches, and photographed frescoes in churches and refectories. The essay evolved into a vivid and captivating account of two trips to Mount Athos (in 1926 and 1927), wittily blending ancient history with modern history—in politics, art, and morals—and the subtle aestheticism and friendly atmosphere of a male gathering with the simple monastic way of life and poignant descriptions of nature. Through his witty wit, openness to other lives, art, and food, his willingness to overcome the difficulties of the off-tourist route, and his historical knowledge, Byron creates a rich and vibrant image of the unique monastic community of the Great Lavra, Dionysiou, Zograf, and Hilandar. This text about a journey to an unshakable refuge of the Orthodox faith, troubled by historical events, characterizes the culture of travel in the interwar period.
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