Χριστουγεννιάτικα διηγήματα by Alexandros Papadiamantes

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Author Papadiamantes, Alexandros, 1851-1911
Title Χριστουγεννιάτικα διηγήματα
Alternate Title Christmas Short Stories
Credits Produced by Sophia Canoni. Thanks to George Canonis for his major work for proofreading
Summary "Χριστουγεννιάτικα διηγήματα" by Alexandros Papadiamantes is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The narratives explore themes of poverty, family struggles, and human resilience during the Christmas season, often depicting the lives of marginalized characters. One of the main characters introduced is the elderly woman Aχτίτσα, who faces hardships while caring for her two orphaned grandchildren. The opening of this collection introduces Aunt Aχτίτσα, a widow living in dire poverty in a rural community, struggling to care for her orphaned grandchildren amid harsh winter conditions. We learn about her attempts to collect firewood and her reliance on harvesting grain leftovers to support her family. As Christmas approaches, she remains hopeful while facing the bleakness of a winter that has been particularly unforgiving. The arrival of a letter from her son in America brings a moment of joy and potential relief, hinting at a turning point in their fortunes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Greek
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Christmas stories
Subject Greek fiction, Modern
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EBook-No. 36845
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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