A Prisoner of War's Story

A young Anatolian Greek is taken prisoner during the Greek-Turkish war and escapes through the familiar landscape of his lost homeland. His ability to pass as a Muslim Turk reveals the common culture shared by the different communities of the crumbling Ottoman empire, making it a classic tale of survival in a time of nationalist conflict.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 20 November 2022
Publisher: Aiora Press

In the aftermath of the Greek-Turkish war, a young Anatolian Greek finds himself captive and forcibly marched into the interior. As he reflects on his harrowing escape and perilous journey through the familiar landscapes of his lost homeland, he reveals the profound cultural connections that unite the diverse communities within the crumbling Ottoman empire. A testament to resilience and survival in the face of nationalist conflict, A Prisoner of War's Story stands as a timeless masterpiece of anti-war literature. Through its poignant narrative, it affirms the shared humanity of people, earning its rightful place among the esteemed works of European literature that emerged after World War I.

In the aftermath of the Greek-Turkish war, a young Anatolian Greek finds himself captive and forcibly marched into the interior. As he reflects on his harrowing escape and perilous journey through the familiar landscapes of his lost homeland, he reveals the profound cultural connections that unite the diverse communities within the crumbling Ottoman empire. A testament to resilience and survival in the face of nationalist conflict, A Prisoner of War's Story stands as a timeless masterpiece of anti-war literature. Through its poignant narrative, it affirms the shared humanity of people, earning its rightful place among the esteemed works of European literature that emerged after World War I.

Weight: 136g
Dimension: 131 x 206 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9786185369668