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Alexandre Papadiamandis
Greek writer (1851–1911)
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About
Alexandros Papadiamantis was a Greek writer born on March 4, 1851, on the island of Skiathos, the son of an Orthodox priest. He studied philosophy at the University of Athens without completing a degree, then earned his living as a journalist, translator, and church cantor. Author of about 170 short stories and four novels, he published exclusively in newspapers and periodicals during his lifetime. His masterpiece, the novella 'The Murderess' (1903), explores the psychology of a woman driven to murder. Deeply religious, he led an ascetic and reclusive life, earning the nickname 'monk in the world.' He died on January 3, 1911, on Skiathos. Regarded as the father of modern Greek letters, he is often compared to Dostoevsky.
* 1851-03-04 — † 1911-01-03
Major works
- The Migrant (The Emigrant) (1879)novel
- The Christmas Loaf (1887)short story
- The Murderess (1903)novella
Key milestones
- 1874Enrolled in the School of Philosophy at the University of Athens, but never completed a degree.
- 1908Returned permanently to Skiathos.
- 2021The National Library of Greece acquired his personal archive.
Themes
religion and spiritualityrural life and traditionspsychology and madnesspoverty and marginalityGreek identity
Sources: britannica.com · catdir.loc.gov
“He who has not suffered, does not know how to love.”
— Alexandre PapadiamandisTheme · Love
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