Project Gutenberg 2010-04-02 Public domain in the USA. 111 Karkavitsas, Andreas 1866 1922 Καρκαβίτσας, Ανδρέας Karkavitsas, A. (Andreas) Λόγια της Πλώρης: Θαλασσινά Διηγήματα Words from the Prow: Short stories from the sea Produced by Sophia Canoni. First two corrections by George Canonis "Λόγια της Πλώρης: Θαλασσινά Διηγήματα" by Andreas Karkavitsas is a collection of maritime short stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative appears to delve into the complexities of life at sea, exploring deep connections between the characters and the ocean, as well as the perils and beauty that accompany a seafaring life. The opening portion hints at a protagonist who, despite warnings from his father about the dangers of the sea, is irresistibly drawn to its mysteries and wonders. The opening of the story presents a reflective and nostalgic tone as a young boy expresses his love for the sea, recounting moments from his childhood and whispering dreams of adventure. He recalls how the sea, often perceived as a dangerous force, also offered him profound joy and a world of enchantment. The narrative shifts between his longing for the maritime life and the fearful admonitions from experienced seafarers, particularly his father, who views the sea as treacherous. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, Karkavitsas sets the stage for a journey that intertwines personal aspiration with the harsh realities of nautical existence, ultimately leading the boy to embrace his destiny as a sailor despite the risks involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.) el Greek fiction, Modern Sea stories, Greek (Modern) PA Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 721326 721226 2024-10-13T13:07:26.857980 2023-09-14T06:20:31.587469 text/html text/html 721319 721219 2024-10-13T13:07:27.185918 2023-09-14T06:20:31.745492 text/html text/html 303669 2024-10-13T13:07:35.857404 application/epub+zip 313505 2024-10-13T13:07:30.826328 application/epub+zip 285875 2024-10-13T13:07:29.471419 application/epub+zip 646312 2024-10-13T13:07:39.682420 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 625419 2024-10-13T13:07:35.012452 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 551551 2022-09-14T15:14:29.747843 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 684466 2024-10-13T13:07:26.435933 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 684117 2021-01-06T10:36:58 text/plain; charset=utf-8 202289 2021-01-06T10:36:58 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19177 2024-10-13T13:07:39.822345 application/rdf+xml 17096 2024-10-13T13:07:30.034383 image/jpeg 3856 2024-10-13T13:07:29.753468 image/jpeg 298300 2024-10-13T13:07:27.274933 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog el.wikipedia