L'écho du lac
Kapka Kassabova explores the Prespa Lakes, a unique and contested region spanning the borders of Greece, Albania, and North Macedonia. Through personal journeys and historical research, she uncovers the intertwined stories of people, politics, and the natural world in this forgotten corner of Europe. The book reflects on identity, displacement, and the enduring echoes of the past that shape the present landscape and its inhabitants.
Kapka Kassabova continues her exploration of contested borderlands and the deep historical layers of the Balkans, a theme central to her previous acclaimed books like Border and To the Lake. This book further develops her unique blend of travelogue, memoir, and historical investigation, focusing on the intricate relationship between landscape, memory, and identity in a specific region.
The book is deeply rooted in real-world history and geography, exploring the actual Prespa Lakes region and its complex past. Kassabova weaves together personal encounters with local inhabitants, historical archives, and her own family's connections to the area, making the narrative a blend of lived experience and documented fact.