Η ΚΡΗΤΗ ΜΕΣΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΗΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΚΑΙ ΤΗΝ ΤΟΥΡΚΙΚΗ ΠΕΖΟΓΡΑΦΙΑ
Abstract
The purpose of this arcticle is the comparative study of three historical novels that come from both sides of the Aegean Sea and were introduced to the Greek reading public: “The Age of Labyrinths” by Rea Galanaki, “The Children of War” by Ahmet Yorulmaz and “My Crete” by Saba Altinsay. The research is enriched with the short story by Elli Alexiou, entitled “Ibrahim’s Baba fountain”. All stories take place in Crete and their main theme is the coexistence of Christians and Muslims, the Asia Minor catastrophe and the subsequent exchange of populations. This research is based on the difference in perspectives of the mentioned target groups.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Comparative and World Literature
Comparative Literary Analysis and Criticism
European Cultural and National Identity
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The historical event
- Volume
- 1
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 203–219
- Publication date
- 2 February 2026
- Language
- EN