A Child of the Orient by Demetra Vaka

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Author Vaka, Demetra, 1877-1946
Title A Child of the Orient
Original Publication UK: John Lane, The Bodley Head, 1914.
Note Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "A Child of the Orient" by Demetra Vaka is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. It chronicles the life of a young Greek girl growing up in a world deeply marked by cultural tension and the legacy of historical conflict between Greeks and Turks. The book explores themes of identity, heritage, and the complexities of friendship against the backdrop of nationalistic fervor. The protagonist's relationships, particularly with her Turkish friend Kiamelé, serve to illustrate the duality of her upbringing and the strife between her cultural allegiance and personal affections. The opening of the novel introduces us to the protagonist on her fifth birthday, where her grand-uncle presents her with a small Greek flag, symbolizing her heritage and the weight of history that accompanies it. Their conversation highlights the expectations of hatred toward Turks, which clashes with her innocent attachment to her Turkish attendant, Kiamelé. As the chapters progress, we see the girl's growing awareness of the political and cultural divides that shape her world, alongside her innocent friendships with Turkish children, which complicate her understanding of loyalty and hate. This introduction sets the stage for a rich exploration of her internal conflict and the interplay between love and prejudice as she navigates her childhood amidst a politically charged environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Women -- United States -- Biography
Subject Immigrants -- United States -- Biography
Subject Vaka, Demetra, 1877-1946
Subject Greeks -- Turkey -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject Girls -- Turkey -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject Christians -- Turkey -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject Turkey -- History -- Ottoman Empire, 1288-1918
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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