Modern Greek Literature. Can we share our opinions and offer some food for thought? A. KARKABITSA No. 3?

Now that the Christmas and New Year holidays have passed, perhaps you may care to continue with this category, which includes so many Greek authors who have made invaluable contributions to Greek Literature. Karkabitsa is an another excellent example.

1. Which of his works have you read and which is your favourite?

May I suggest a volume of short stories, "Palies Agapes" (Old Loves). He has opened up windows, back through time, through which we may glimpse ways of life, topical myths,customs and mindsets in conjunction with historical events. How tragic is the story of Xrysh who is forced to become Xrysanto, and has to suppress her love for Dhmo?

2. Which of his characters in which book do you remember clearly, and why?

3. What is your opinion of his writing style?

4. Any thoughts about this writer and/or his work?

5. For those who do not read Greek, which of his books have been translated into other languages, and which languages? ISBN numbers, if available, could be helpful to would-be readers.