Summary of Data from the Decade of the Sixties
“Data from the Decade of the Sixties” is a collage of documents that capture life in Greece during the 1960s. This novel is composed of personal letters, news articles, advertisements, and other materials that can be read individually or together as an encompassing narrative.
Reasons to read Data from the Decade of the Sixties
“Data from the Decade of the Sixties” vividly portrays Greek society during a period of significant transformation. The 1960s were a decade of dramatic changes in Greece, including a shift from democracy to a military dictatorship, a move from an agricultural to a more industrial society, and a transition from traditional values to more Western cultural norms. This novel by Greek author Thanassis Valtinos received the Greek National Book Award for Best Novel in 1990.
Setting: Greece
Original title: Στοιχεία για τη δεκαετία του ’60
Year of publication: 1989
Nr of pages: 307
