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Fiction Short Stories (single Author)

The Downward Turn

Fourteen Short Stories

by (author) Dinos Christianopoulos

translated by Michael Vitopoulos

Publisher
Dundurn Press
Initial publish date
Jun 1994
Category
Short Stories (single author), Classics, General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780920474877
    Publish Date
    Jun 1994
    List Price
    $9.95

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Description

The Downward Turn is the first bilingual presentation of the literary work of the internationally acclaimed poet and prose writer of Thessaloniki, Dinos Christianopoulos. His unique short stories, written in the classical tradition, are designed to challenge the reader to rethink the position of people marginalized because of the prejudices of society. In his work he recognizes the power of individual choice and the individuality of ordinary people. This collection is a representative sample of over 30 years of work by this outspoken Greek literary figure who dares to challenge conventional boundaries.

About the authors

Dinos Christianopoulos is an internationally acclaimed poet and prose writer of from Thessaloniki, Greece.

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