Beschreibung
The Hidden Valley is the first volume of memoirs on the life and travels of David Bergman. Born in South Australia's Barossa Valley, he spends his childhood in a winegrowing region colonized by German settlers who left their homeland in the nineteenth century. From earliest times it has been a valley hidden away in a vast continent. Moulded by customs and traditions from Saxony and Silesia, he grows up in surroundings transformed by Anglo-Saxon culture. Indeed, this blend is noticeable during his formative years, especially after entering a rural school set amongst vineyards. By then the German language had lost its influence in post-war years marked by peace and prosperity. Unsurprisingly, his childhood is a happy one. How could it really be otherwise in a valley known for its vintage festivals, horticultural shows, singing evenings and sport? And then there are his beloved hills. Lucky to be born on one of the slopes overlooking the valley, it becomes a place to which he retreats to write his first poems.
Autorenporträt
Bronte Pech was born and educated in Australia. At the age of thirteen he left home to attend a private boarding school in Adelaide and later graduated from the state university with degrees in history and education. Since moving to Germany in 1971 the author has devoted his time to travel, lecturing and writing. Having journeyed widely through Europe with extensive stays in the Scandinavian countries, France, Italy and Greece, he has set about laying the groundwork for his books. In his novels, short stories and journals the writer portrays European society at the turn of the century.
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