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A Novel in Ten Tales
Zyranna Zateli; Translated from the Greek by David Connolly
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The powerful and stylistically brilliant saga of a family by one of contemporary Greece’s literary masters
Zyranna Zateli’s ambitious multigenerational saga is the story of Christoforos—husband to Petroula, Eftha, and finally Persa; of his promiscuous son Hesychios and the many children left behind following the untimely demise of so many would-be daughters-in-law; and of the sisters, brothers, children, and grandchildren who inhabit a household and a history expanding to near-bursting.
Rich in symbolism and magical realism, this complex and wondrous story unfolds in ten interrelated “tales” in David Connolly’s magnificent translation. Unique in structure, style, and narrative voice, Zateli’s novel, considered her masterpiece, is an ingenious combination of classical mythology, ethnic folklore, and historical events. It is a touchstone of contemporary Greek literature, awarded the Greek State Prize for Best Novel in 1994, and is an essential introduction to this celebrated author.
Zyranna Zateli’s ambitious multigenerational saga is the story of Christoforos—husband to Petroula, Eftha, and finally Persa; of his promiscuous son Hesychios and the many children left behind following the untimely demise of so many would-be daughters-in-law; and of the sisters, brothers, children, and grandchildren who inhabit a household and a history expanding to near-bursting.
Rich in symbolism and magical realism, this complex and wondrous story unfolds in ten interrelated “tales” in David Connolly’s magnificent translation. Unique in structure, style, and narrative voice, Zateli’s novel, considered her masterpiece, is an ingenious combination of classical mythology, ethnic folklore, and historical events. It is a touchstone of contemporary Greek literature, awarded the Greek State Prize for Best Novel in 1994, and is an essential introduction to this celebrated author.
Zyranna Zateli, a well-known author, radio actor, and producer, was honored in 2010 with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Athens. David Connolly is an award-winning translator and former professor of translation studies in the School of English at the Aristotle University of Thessaloníki.
ISBN: 9780300200713
Publication Date: October 25, 2016
Publication Date: October 25, 2016
528 pages, 6 x 9
