Η χολεριασμένη: Τα μετά θάνατον by Alexandros Papadiamantes
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"Η χολεριασμένη: Τα μετά θάνατον" by Alexandros Papadiamantes is a collection of posthumously published short stories written in the late 19th century. This work features an engaging narrative centering on themes of illness, abandonment, and the resilience of the human spirit, particularly through the experiences of its main character, the narrator, who recounts a harrowing tale of facing cholera and the indifference of her community during a crisis. The opening of this
narrative introduces us to a poignant story told by an elderly woman, who reflects on her painful experience during a cholera outbreak in Athens. She vividly describes her sense of isolation as her husband and brother abandon her in her time of need, leaving her to suffer alone with their newborn child. As she struggles for survival amidst fear and desperation, her determination culminates in a moment of unexpected connection when she encounters familiar faces in a church. This early glimpse sets the tone for a rich exploration of social dynamics and human emotions in the face of adversity, immersing readers in the intimate struggles of the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Papadiamantes, Alexandros, 1851-1911 |
|---|---|
| Title | Η χολεριασμένη: Τα μετά θάνατον |
| Credits | Produced by Sophia Canoni and George Canonis |
| Language | Greek |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33354 |
| Release Date | Aug 5, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 405 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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