The Daughter by Pavlos Matesis
"The Daughter" is a powerful novel set in Greece during the Second World War. The narrative follows the life of a young girl who is forced to grow up quickly due to the harsh realities of war. Her father, a communist, is executed by the Germans, and the girl is left to navigate the complexities of life, politics, and love in a world that is rapidly changing. The book offers a poignant exploration of the human capacity for resilience, survival, and hope in the face of unimaginable adversity.
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- Published
- 1990
- Nationality
- Greek
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 220
- Original Language
- Greek
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- The 100 Best Books of Two Centuries of Modern Greek Literature (1813 – 2013) (BookPress.gr and the bookstore Politeia)