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Loukis Laras: Reminiscences Of A Chiote Merchant During The War Of Independence (1881)

Loukis Laras: Reminiscences Of A Chiote Merchant During The War Of Independence (1881)

Bikelas, D.
Gennadius, J.

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGreek History

ISBN10: 1164906364
ISBN13: 9781164906360
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 300
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Loukis Laras: Reminiscences Of A Chiote Merchant During The War Of Independence (1881) is a historical novel written by Greek author Dimitrios Bikelas. The book is set during the Greek War of Independence (1821-1832) and follows the story of Loukis Laras, a wealthy merchant from the island of Chios. The novel is a first-person narrative, told from the perspective of Loukis Laras, who recounts his experiences during the war. He describes the brutal Ottoman occupation of Chios, the massacre of the island's population, and his own escape to the mainland. Loukis Laras becomes involved in the Greek resistance movement, fighting alongside other rebels to gain independence from the Ottoman Empire. The novel also explores the personal relationships and conflicts that arise among the rebels, as well as the difficulties they face in their struggle for freedom.Bikelas's novel is considered a classic of modern Greek literature and is renowned for its vivid portrayal of the Greek War of Independence. It provides a unique insight into the experiences of the Greek people during this tumultuous period of their history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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