| Author |
Rhoides, Emmanouel D., 1835-1904 |
| Title |
Διηγήματα
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| Alternate Title |
Works II, Short Stories
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| Credits |
Produced by Sophia Canoni. First two corrections by George Canonis
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| Summary |
"Διηγήματα" by Emmanouel D. Rhoides is a collection of literary works written in the early 20th century. The collection features various stories and essays, likely exploring themes of human existence, mortality, and societal reflections, with the opening segment introducing complex ideas about ephemeral beings and their parallel to human life. The opening of the collection presents a philosophical discourse on the life of mayflies, using them as a metaphor for human existence. The narrator recounts their reflections while observing these insects, highlighting the transient nature of their lives and drawing deeper comparisons to the human condition. This blend of observation and introspection reveals a poignant commentary on the fleeting joys and sorrows of life, setting the tone for the narratives to come. Additional layers emerge as the text transitions into a narrative about the implications of the death penalty, indicating a shift towards social critique and moral dilemmas. (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. |
32529 |
| Release Date |
May 26, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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