Modern Greek Literature. Can we share our opinions and offer some food for thought? PANTELHS PREBELAKHS NO 5?

This series of questions is posted in this Section and not in the Literature Section, because through these authors and their books one may visit many places in Greece, and thus prospective visitors who read them will also be able to better understand the areas and culture of their destinations.

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

Mine would have to be "The Sun of Death" ("O Hlios toy Thanatoy"). Although it is some years since I first read this work, the pictures imprinted in my mind from his narrative have not ever faded. His love of Crete is very evident in the intricate detail of description of the countryside and all living things. One must but wonder if perhaps his characters were real people.

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, his novels have been translated into English and most European languages. ISBN numbers, if available, would be helpful to would-be readers.