κακός δρόμος, κι άλλα καινούρια διηγήματα (1908-1911)

κακός δρόμος, κι άλλα καινούρια διηγήματα (1908-1911)

by Gregorios Xenopoulos

This collection of short stories by Gregorios Xenopoulos, published between 1908 and 1911, showcases his distinctive style and themes. The title story, "The Bad Road," exemplifies the author's exploration of fate and its impact on human lives. Xenopoulos's stories delve into moral dilemmas, societal structures, and the power of beauty. While the stories often present tragic themes, they also reflect a profound understanding of the human condition, using elements of myth and allegory to illuminate the complexities of life.

Book Details

Language

Greek

Original Language

Published In

Genre/Category

Fiction Drama Tragedy

Tags/Keywords

Beauty Tragedy Fate Short Stories Moral Narrative Prose Myth 20th Century Literature Greek literature Social Order Modern Greek Literature

Authors

Books by Gregorios Xenopoulos

Download eBooks

Read Online

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed
Apple iTunes Audiobook Complete Audiobook ZIP

Related books

All Things Can Tempt Me Cover image

All Things Can Tempt Me by William Butler Yeats

This collection of poems, originally published in 1912, showcases Yeats's distinctive lyrical style and his explorations of themes central to his work...

Ὁμήρου Ὀδύσσεια (Ραψῳδία 24) - The Odyssey (Βook 24) Cover image

Ὁμήρου Ὀδύσσεια (Ραψῳδία 24) - The Odyssey (Βook 24) by Homer

This book presents the 24th book of Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, known as 'The Suitors in Hades.' This installment focuses on the consequences of O...

Autumn's Gold Cover image

Autumn's Gold by George MacDonald

Autumn's Gold is a charming and poignant novella that explores the themes of childhood, nature, and spiritual awakening. The story follows a young boy...

Little Book of Profitable Tales Cover image

Little Book of Profitable Tales by Eugene Field

'Little Book of Profitable Tales' is a collection of short stories written by Eugene Field for his daughter Mary. The stories explore themes of child...

The Cenci Cover image

The Cenci by Percy Bysshe Shelley

It inspired by a real Italian family, the House of Cenci (in particular, Beatrice Cenci, pronounced CHEN-chee). Shelley composed the play in Rome and...

An Itinerant House, and Other Stories Cover image

An Itinerant House, and Other Stories by Emma Frances Dawson

In the title story, a peculiar house with a nomadic nature takes center stage, embarking on a journey that leaves its inhabitants bewildered and intri...

Comedies of Courtship Cover image

Comedies of Courtship by Anthony Hope

Anthony Hope's *Comedies of Courtship* is a collection of charming short stories that delve into the complexities of love and the intricate dance of c...

The Mabinogion, Volume 3 Cover image

The Mabinogion, Volume 3 by Anonymous

This is final volume of the Mabinogion. As with the other volumes, these Arthurian tales are translated from Welsh manuscripts and largely represent a...

Salammbô Cover image

Salammbô by Gustave Flaubert

Salammbô, set during the Punic Wars, tells the story of the fierce Mercenary Revolt against the powerful city of Carthage. The story intertwines with...

Camp of Wallenstein Cover image

Camp of Wallenstein by Friedrich Schiller

Camp of Wallenstein is the first play in Friedrich Schiller's Wallenstein trilogy. It provides a glimpse into the world of Albrecht von Wallenstein, a...

Reviews for κακός δρόμος, κι άλλα καινούρια διηγήματα (1908-1911)

No reviews posted or approved, yet...