Land Of Aeolia by Elias Venezis
The Odyssey of a Refugee
"Land of Aeolia" is a poignant narrative that delves into the experiences of the Greek population in Asia Minor before and during the Greco-Turkish War, leading up to the catastrophic population exchange between Greece and Turkey in the early 1920s. Through the lens of personal and collective memory, the novel explores themes of homeland, loss, and identity, as it recounts the trials and tribulations faced by the Greek communities uprooted from their ancestral lands. The story serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, and a memorial to the rich cultural heritage and tragic history of the Aeolian Greeks.
The 3953rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1943
- Nationality
- Greek
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 284
- Original Language
- Greek
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(5.0)
- Alternate Titles
- - Το Νούμερο 31328
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- The 100 Best Books of Two Centuries of Modern Greek Literature (1813 – 2013) (BookPress.gr and the bookstore Politeia)