Summary of Tales from a Greek Island
“Tales from a Greek Island” is a collection of twelve short stories by Alexandros Papadiamantis, one of Greece’s greatest writers. Set on his native island of Skiathos, the collection offers a vivid portrayal of daily life on Skiathos at the turn of the twentieth century, depicting the nature and traditions of the island while alluding to ancient Greek myths and folklore.
Reasons to read Tales from a Greek Island
Alexandros Papadiamantis was born and raised on Skiathos and set many of his stories on the island that he knew so well, making them a valuable portrait of local life. He is best known for his novella “The Murderess” and for his many short stories. His home in the city of Skiathos is now a Greek heritage museum. This collection comprises the following stories: Fortune from America (1901), The Homesick Wife (1894), The Haunted Bridge (1904), The Matchmaker (1902), The Bewitching of the Aga (1896), Civilization in the Village: A Christmas Story (1891), A Dream among the Waters (1900), A Shrew of a Mother (1902) Love the Harvester: A May Day Idyll (1891), The Voice of the Dragon (1904), The Marriage of Karahmet (1914), and The American: A Christmas Story (1891).
Setting: Skiathos (Greece)
Original title: Tales from a Greek Island
Year of publication: 1891-1904
Nr of pages: 200
