LOST EDENS

the long version

There are two things I especially enjoyed about these essays. Firstly, they paint the picture of what life was like in Cyprus, during the 50s-70s. But the author does not only recall his personal experiences whilst growing up during those troubled times. Furthermore, the memoir provides the reader with astounding information about Cyprus' history and takes him on a colorful journey through the past of this enchanting Mediterranean island. Harry A. Mavromatis' narrations include stylistically elaborated descriptions of ordinary people to whom he was close, and of political personae he met. The book combines the best of literary, political and historical essay writing!