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Title: Lukís Láras: Kertomus Kreikan vapaussodan ajoilta
Note: Reading ease score: 41.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Lukís Láras: Kertomus Kreikan vapaussodan ajoilta" by Demetrios Vikelas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows Lukís Láras, who recounts his experiences during the Greek War of Independence, particularly the tumultuous events leading up to and during the conflict. This story aims to capture the personal and collective struggles faced by those involved in the fight for freedom from Ottoman rule. The opening of the work introduces us to Lukís, who narrates his early life in Smyrna, reflecting on his family's merchant business and his aspirations for a more prosperous future. However, his peaceful existence is abruptly shattered by the sounds of gunfire and chaos, signaling the onset of violent uprisings against the Turks. As he grapples with fear and uncertainty, he vividly recalls his community's reaction to the looming danger, the growing tensions, and the eventual realization that their long-cherished hopes for freedom were now intertwined with the brutal realities of warfare. This beginning sets a poignant tone, drawing readers into the historical context and emotional weight of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Vikelas, Demetrios, 1835-1908
Translator: Forsman, Kaarlo, 1851-1918
EBook No.: 63492
Published: Oct 18, 2020
Downloads: 56
Language: Finnish
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: War stories
Subject: Greece -- History -- War of Independence, 1821-1829 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Lukís Láras: Kertomus Kreikan vapaussodan ajoilta
Note: Reading ease score: 41.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Lukís Láras: Kertomus Kreikan vapaussodan ajoilta" by Demetrios Vikelas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows Lukís Láras, who recounts his experiences during the Greek War of Independence, particularly the tumultuous events leading up to and during the conflict. This story aims to capture the personal and collective struggles faced by those involved in the fight for freedom from Ottoman rule. The opening of the work introduces us to Lukís, who narrates his early life in Smyrna, reflecting on his family's merchant business and his aspirations for a more prosperous future. However, his peaceful existence is abruptly shattered by the sounds of gunfire and chaos, signaling the onset of violent uprisings against the Turks. As he grapples with fear and uncertainty, he vividly recalls his community's reaction to the looming danger, the growing tensions, and the eventual realization that their long-cherished hopes for freedom were now intertwined with the brutal realities of warfare. This beginning sets a poignant tone, drawing readers into the historical context and emotional weight of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Vikelas, Demetrios, 1835-1908
Translator: Forsman, Kaarlo, 1851-1918
EBook No.: 63492
Published: Oct 18, 2020
Downloads: 56
Language: Finnish
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: War stories
Subject: Greece -- History -- War of Independence, 1821-1829 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.