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ΛΟΓΟΤΕΧΝΙΚΗ ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΗΚΗ ΦΕΞΗ - Α. ΠΑΠΑΔΙΑΜΑΝΤΗ - ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥΓΕΝΝΙΑΤΙΚΑ ΔΙΗΓΗΜΑΤΑ
ΒΑΣΙΛΙΚΟΝ ΤΥΠΟΓΡΑΦΕΙΟΝ Ν. Α. ΧΙΩΤΗ — ΑΘΗΝΑΙ, ΟΔΟΣ ΓΛΑΔΣΤΩΝΟΣ 4 - Η ΣΤΑΧΟΜΑΖΩΧΤΡΑ
ΤΗΣ ΚΟΚΚΟΝΑΣ ΤΟ ΣΠΙΤΙ
ΥΠΗΡΕΤΡΑ
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A modest Athenian neighborhood comes alive each holiday season, centered on the resilient widow Αχτίτσα and her two orphaned grandchildren, Γεώργης and Βασίλης. Their world is a patchwork of thin shawls, new shoes, and the desperate search for stability after the loss of their father. When the generous neighbour Ζερμπινιώ steps in, the small household discovers a fragile but hopeful balance between scarcity and kindness, set against the bustling streets of 1870s Athens.
The stories unfold amid the crisp winter air, the grim reality of famine in Εύβοια, and the endless toil of gathering olives and making rum to keep the family afloat. Amid these hardships, Αχτίτσα’s determination and the community’s quiet generosity paint a vivid portrait of everyday heroism, inviting listeners to feel the warmth of Christmas through the eyes of those who find light in the darkest of times.
Language
el
Duration
~2 hours (161K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2011-07-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1851–1911
A master of modern Greek prose, his stories bring the island world of Skiathos vividly to life with deep feeling, sharp observation, and a strong sense of faith and community. Best known for The Murderess, he remains one of the most admired voices in Greek literature.
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