| Author |
Faltaits, Kostas, 1891-1944 |
| Title |
Αργία : διήγημα
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| Alternate Title |
Idleness
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| Credits |
Produced by Sophia Canoni
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| Summary |
"Αργία: διήγημα" by Kostas Faltaits is a narrative piece written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a naval setting, focusing on a sailor named Ρένας as he grapples with his surroundings and the nature of life at sea. Central themes appear to include the monotony of naval life and the contrasting beauty of the sea and land. The opening of the text immerses the reader in the life of Ρένας, who reflects on his experiences aboard a naval ship. As he notices the eerie stillness of the surroundings and the camaraderie of his fellow sailors, he becomes increasingly aware of the emotional and philosophical complexities of his existence. The narrative contrasts the vibrancy of the sea with the dreariness of naval duties, probing into the intricacies of the sailors' lives, their interactions, and Рένας' introspective thoughts on identity and life itself. The atmosphere is rich with sensory details that vividly paint a picture of life on the ship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Greek |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
32214 |
| Release Date |
May 2, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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