Distant Beloved

Romance, Historical, Fiction & Literature, Literary
Cover of the book Distant Beloved by George Tartaros, GP
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: George Tartaros ISBN: 1230000280610
Publisher: GP Publication: November 16, 2014
Imprint: Language: English
Author: George Tartaros
ISBN: 1230000280610
Publisher: GP
Publication: November 16, 2014
Imprint:
Language: English

A biographical novel about the life and work of Dionysios Solomos, national poet of Greece.

In 1818, after his studies in Italy, Dion Solomos returns to his hometown Zante.  
In 1821, the Greek Revolution breaks out.  
In the English occupied Zante, which was very close to the Greek shores and was shaken by the sound of the cannonades, 
Dions gets inspired by the Greek struggle and writes the Hymn to Liberty.
The novel follows Dion in Italy, Zante and Corfu and describes his struggle to compose poetry in the Greek language, 
which he did not speak or write.
Moreover, it describes his human weaknesses and his battle to achieve originality and reach High Art.

 

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A biographical novel about the life and work of Dionysios Solomos, national poet of Greece.

In 1818, after his studies in Italy, Dion Solomos returns to his hometown Zante.  
In 1821, the Greek Revolution breaks out.  
In the English occupied Zante, which was very close to the Greek shores and was shaken by the sound of the cannonades, 
Dions gets inspired by the Greek struggle and writes the Hymn to Liberty.
The novel follows Dion in Italy, Zante and Corfu and describes his struggle to compose poetry in the Greek language, 
which he did not speak or write.
Moreover, it describes his human weaknesses and his battle to achieve originality and reach High Art.

 

More books from Literary

Cover of the book Hemingway's The Garden of Eden by George Tartaros
Cover of the book Orientalism Revisited by George Tartaros
Cover of the book Chez les bêtes by George Tartaros
Cover of the book Anything Worth Doing by George Tartaros
Cover of the book Train of Thought: A Short Story Collection by George Tartaros
Cover of the book Le leggende inedite di Virgilio by George Tartaros
Cover of the book I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou l Summary & Study Guide by George Tartaros
Cover of the book Le vol du gerfaut by George Tartaros
Cover of the book Morgan le Fay, Shapeshifter by George Tartaros
Cover of the book The Children's War by George Tartaros
Cover of the book L’Inde by George Tartaros
Cover of the book The Art of Joy by George Tartaros
Cover of the book Death of a Muse by George Tartaros
Cover of the book Réflexes et réflexions by George Tartaros
Cover of the book Slow Dancing by George Tartaros
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy