The Epic Serbian Migrations of the 18th Century | 'Seobe' by Miloš Crnjanski

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"Seobe" (Migrations), written by Miloš Crnjanski, is a classic work of Serbian literature published in 1929. It is a historical novel that explores themes of displacement, identity, love, and the human condition through the lens of 18th-century Serbian history.

The novel is set during the time of the Austro-Turkish War (1788–1791) and focuses on the struggles of the Serbian people as they are caught between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Ottoman Empire. It captures the sense of cultural dislocation and the search for belonging, reflecting the broader experiences of migrations and exile faced by Serbs throughout history.