| Author |
Moraitides, Alexandros, 1850-1929 |
| Title |
Διηγήματα, Τόμος Α
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| Credits |
Produced by Sophia Canoni. Thanks to George Canonis for
his major work in proofreading.
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| Summary |
"Διηγήματα, Τόμος Α" by Alexandros Moraitides is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of Greek life and society, likely focusing on the experiences of characters in small communities, highlighting their virtues and struggles. The stories convey a sense of cultural richness and moral complexity. The opening of the collection introduces a character named θειά-Ζωίτσα, an elderly widow who, despite her age and societal challenges, embodies resilience and industriousness. As she navigates her daily life in her village, she faces jealousy from other women due to her vitality and perceived success. The narrative delves into her relationships with her daughters and her hardships as a single mother struggling to provide them with prospects for marriage amidst societal pressures and personal regrets. Through θειά-Ζωίτσα's story, readers are drawn into the vibrant and sometimes harsh realities of rural Greek life, setting the stage for deeper explorations in the subsequent tales. (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 |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Greek fiction, Modern
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
37200 |
| Release Date |
Aug 24, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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