The Archeologist and Selected Sea Stories

The Archeologist is a landmark selection of the works of one of the greatest Greek writers of the twentieth century, Andreas Karkavitsas. It is a powerful allegory for Greek nationalism at the turn of the century and a vision of Europe that resounds with tragedy. It also includes a selection of sea tales, considered some of Karakvitsas's greatest achievements.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

A landmark collection of the works of one of the greatest Greek writers of the twentieth century, the Eumorphopoulos family has been reduced to a state of poverty and persecution after losing their ancestral lands and facing discrimination from other proud dynasties. However, when their rivals begin to falter, two Eumorphopoulos brothers, Aristodemus and Dimitrakis, are determined to restore their family's ancient glory. They disagree on the best course of action: should they turn to the ancient past, embracing long-lost language and culture, or should they embrace the ideology and technology of the present?

The Archeologist, a masterpiece by Andreas Karkavitsas, serves as a profound allegory for the challenges facing Greek nationalism at the turn of the century. At the same time, it offers a poignant vision of Europe, conceived on the brink of the First World War, that now resonates with tragic consequences. This edition also includes a selection of sea tales, folk stories told to Karkavitsas by sailors, fishermen, and sponge divers during his travels in the Mediterranean. These four sea stories are widely regarded as some of Karkavitsas's greatest achievements in Greek literature.

Weight: 240g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780143136248