Η Κερένια κούκλα: Αθηναϊκό μυθιστόρημα by Konstantinos Chrestomanos
"Η Κερένια κούκλα: Αθηναϊκό μυθιστόρημα" by Konstantinos Chrestomanos is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of a young couple, Νίκος and Βεργινία, exploring themes of love, illness, and the complexities of their relationship against the backdrop of everyday life in Athens. Chrestomanos aims to depict the emotional struggles and societal pressures faced by the couple, particularly focusing on the impact of health and youthfulaspirations. The opening of the novel introduces us to Βεργινία, who is physically weakening, struggling with her domestic chores while concealing her illness from herself and her husband. Despite deteriorating health, she yearns for a connection with Νίκος, a charming and youthful man full of life. Their tender moments are juxtaposed with societal scrutiny, highlighting Βεργινία's fears of aging and inadequacy in their marriage. As the story begins to unfold, we see themes of yearning and the fragility of human relationships, setting a poignant tone for the narrative to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Chrestomanos, Konstantinos, 1867-1911 |
|---|---|
| Title | Η Κερένια κούκλα: Αθηναϊκό μυθιστόρημα |
| Alternate Title | The Waxen Doll |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%97_%CE%BA%CE%B5%CF%81%CE%AD%CE%BD%CE%B9%CE%B1_%CE%BA%CE%BF%CF%8D%CE%BA%CE%BB%CE%B1 |
| Credits | Produced by Sophia Canoni |
| Language | Greek |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Greek fiction, Modern |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27073 |
| Release Date | Oct 28, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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