Διηγήματα του Γυλιού

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Karkavitsas, Andreas, 1866-1922.

Language:

Greek, Modern (1453-)

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Haversack Stories

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Διηγήματα του Γυλιού" by Andreas Karkavitsas is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. The collection explores themes of societal struggles and the human condition, with a specific focus on characters experiencing the complexities of life in a changing world. At the start of the collection, the narrative introduces the character of Γερασιμίνα, a widowed mother concerned for her daughter Ελένη amid the fear of a notorious criminal known as Τζακ, the Ripper. The neighborhood women gather to discuss the terror caused by this figure as their fears compound, reflecting a society on edge. As Γερασιμίνα worries about her daughter's safety, she grapples with her feelings about potential suitors for Ελένη, creating an emotional tension between maternal instinct and societal expectation. The opening sets the stage for a deeper examination of family dynamics and societal fears against the backdrop of a lurking danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Sophia Canoni

Notes:

Release date is 2010-02-28