Γραφτή και Δημοτική και το Γλωσσικό Ζήτημα στην Ελλάδα

A thoughtful exploration of Greece’s linguistic crossroads, this work opens with a personal note from its author and a glimpse into the painstaking process of revision and translation. Through vivid reflections on the tension between the “written” language of the educated elite and the lively spoken dialects of everyday life, the author sketches how national identity, schooling, and public institutions shape—and are shaped by—language standards.

Drawing on examples from schools, churches, and parliamentary debates of the early twentieth‑century, the narrative examines how the push for a uniform literary Greek both unites and alienates communities. It raises probing questions about whether a language can remain a stable conduit for thought while staying true to the ever‑changing speech of the people it serves. Listeners will find a nuanced, historically anchored discussion that speaks to anyone fascinated by the politics of language, cultural continuity, and the delicate balance between tradition and change.