| Author |
Rhoides, Emmanouel D., 1835-1904 |
| Title |
Αριστοτέλης Βαλαωρίτης
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 91.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Sophia Canoni
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| Summary |
"Αριστοτέλης Βαλαωρίτης" by Emmanouel D. Rhoides is a critical examination of the works and legacy of the Greek poet Aristotelis Valaoritis, likely written in the late 19th century. The text engages with themes of national identity, poetic legacy, and cultural progress, reflecting on the challenges faced by modern Greece and its poets in relation to their historical predecessors. Rhoides raises poignant questions about the national ideals and the state of contemporary Greek poetry, using Valaoritis as a focal point for broader discussions about cultural evolution. The opening of the work presents a reflective discourse on the cultural and intellectual progress of Greece since the era of independence. Rhoides highlights the contrasts between the celebrated figures of the past, like Valaoritis, and the current generation, expressing a sense of loss and longing for the ideals these earlier poets represented. Through a mix of admiration and critique, Rhoides weaves an exploration of Greek identity, examining the evolution of societal values and the diminished poetic spirit in modern times, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of Valaoritis’s contributions and significance in the face of contemporary cultural realities. (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 |
Valaorites, Aristoteles, 1824-1879
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36263 |
| Release Date |
May 29, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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