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Fey Folk is characteristic of Papadiamandiss work. Its characters are quaint, simple-hearted folk living their humble lives in accordance with centuries-old traditions and customs, delightfully described by Papadiamandis with both reverence and humour. The setting is the hinterland of his native island of Skiathos with its intoxicating vegetation, its hillsides, springs and ravines, where the belief in spirits and the supernatural is deeply rooted in the consciousness of the otherwise God-fearing and devout inhabitants. Generally recognized as one of the foremost Greek prose writers of the modern period, Alexandros Papadiamandis holds a special place in the history of modern Greek letters, but also in the heart of the ordinary Greek reader.

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The saint of modern Greek letters... Papadiamandis wrote with graphic realism and unequalled passion. Times Literary Supplement; The greatest Modern Greek prose writer. Milan Kundera

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Introduction; Fey Folk; Biographical note; Selected works in English translation

Fey Folk: A Tale from Skiathos

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    A Paperback / softback by Alexandros Papadiamandis, David Connolly, David Connolly

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      Publisher Aiora Press
      Published 2 July 2013
      ISBN-13 9786185048068
      978-6185048068
      ISBN-10 618504806X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Fey Folk is characteristic of Papadiamandiss work. Its characters are quaint, simple-hearted folk living their humble lives in accordance with centuries-old traditions and customs, delightfully described by Papadiamandis with both reverence and humour. The setting is the hinterland of his native island of Skiathos with its intoxicating vegetation, its hillsides, springs and ravines, where the belief in spirits and the supernatural is deeply rooted in the consciousness of the otherwise God-fearing and devout inhabitants. Generally recognized as one of the foremost Greek prose writers of the modern period, Alexandros Papadiamandis holds a special place in the history of modern Greek letters, but also in the heart of the ordinary Greek reader.

      Trade Review
      The saint of modern Greek letters... Papadiamandis wrote with graphic realism and unequalled passion. Times Literary Supplement; The greatest Modern Greek prose writer. Milan Kundera

      Table of Contents
      Introduction; Fey Folk; Biographical note; Selected works in English translation

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