Ο Γεροστάθης; ή Αναμνήσεις της παιδικής μου ηλικίας by Leon Melas

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Author Melas, Leon, 1812-1879
Title Ο Γεροστάθης; ή Αναμνήσεις της παιδικής μου ηλικίας
Note Reading ease score: 96.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Summary "Ο Γεροστάθης; ή Αναμνήσεις της παιδικής μου ηλικίας" by Leon Melas is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. This work seems to reflect on themes of nostalgia, morality, and the significance of familial love, particularly focusing on the character of Γεροστάθης, who serves as a wise elder figure sharing life lessons with the younger generation. The opening of the book introduces the setting on Palm Sunday, where Γεροστάθης engages in conversation with a student named Κωνσταντίνος, who has been helping him while pursuing his studies. When Γεροστάθης expresses his desire to give Κωνσταντίνος money for new clothes for Easter, the young man humbly declines, suggesting instead to send the money to his poor parents, which moves Γεροστάθης to reflect on the love and respect he has for his own parents. This setting leads to broader discussions on the importance of honoring one’s parents and relatives through both gratitude and active love, setting the stage for various stories and moral lessons that will follow in the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Greek
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Fiction
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EBook-No. 33351
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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