Ionian Islands and Epirus: A Cultural History
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Drawing a mosaic portrait of the Ionian Islands and special places of interest in Epirus, Corfu resident Jim Potts focuses on the landscapes, legends, traditions and historical events that have appealed most strongly to the imaginations of writers, residents and travellers. ODYSSEUS AND SAPPHO: the landscapes of the poets; Homer s Ithaca and Scheria; Sappho s leap; the identification of Dodona; classic ground; King Pyrrhus. THE SEVEN ISLANDS: Strategic issues; Corfu v. Kefalonia; Byron and Casanova; Empress Elizabeth of Austria; Greek writers, Solomos, Laskaratos, Theotokis and Valaoritis. TURKEY, VENICE, BRITAIN, GREECE: conflict and occupation; union and liberation; the Second World War and civil war; nationalism and identity; cultural differences.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1904955657
ISBN13:9781904955658
Release Date:July 2010
Publisher:Signal Books Ltd
Length:276 Pages
Weight:1.04 lbs.
Dimensions:8.5" x 0.8" x 5.6"
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