Description
Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris is a haunting and deeply moving novel set against the backdrop of the siege of Sarajevo in the 1990s. Through the eyes of a resilient artist, the story captures the human struggle for survival, love, and beauty amid chaos and destruction. As the city collapses under fire, art becomes both a weapon and a refuge — a reminder that creativity and hope can endure even in the darkest of times. With poetic prose and vivid imagery, Morris paints a powerful portrait of loss, resistance, and the fragile strength of the human spirit. Black Butterflies is a gripping and poetic account of the siege of Sarajevo in 1992. Zora is an artist and university professor who, during the city's unrest, sends his wife and mother to England and stays in Sarajevo in the hope that the temporary conflicts will soon end. But the prolonged siege throws the city into chaos, and he is forced to build a foundation for resistance from his memories, from friends and neighbors, and of course from the enduring power of his art and imagination.
- Author: Priscilla Morris
- Pages: 320
- ISBN: 9786223131868
- Genre: Historical Fiction / War & Survival / Literary Drama
- Main Themes: War, art, resilience, love, and hope
- Recommended for: Readers who appreciate emotionally rich, character-driven stories set in times of conflict
- Notable Features: Poetic narration , Vivid historical setting , Deep emotional resonance
- Persian Title: کتاب پروانههای سیاه اثر پریسیلا موریس
