
Produced by Sophia Canoni
ΙΩΑΝΝΟΥ ΠΟΛΕΜΗ - Ο ΒΑΣΙΛΙΑΣ ΑΝΗΛΙΑΓΟΣ - ΕΙΣ ΤΟΝ ΑΓΓΕΛΟΝ ΒΛΑΧΟΝ Ι. Π.
ΠΡΑΞΙΣ ΠΡΩΤΗ
ΣΚΗΝΗ ΠΡΩΤΗ - ΜΗΝΑΣ, ΔΟΜΝΑ, ΦΛΩΡΟΣ
ΣΚΗΝΗ ΔΕΥΤΕΡΑ
ΣΚΗΝΗ ΤΡΙΤΗ
ΣΚΗΝΗ ΤΕΤΑΡΤΗ
ΣΚΗΝΗ ΠΕΜΠΤΗ
ΣΚΗΝΗ ΕΚΤΗ
ΣΚΗΝΗ ΕΒΔΟΜΗ
The tale opens in a rugged kingdom ruled by King Tri‑Kardos, whose son Aneliagos stands ready to inherit a realm of blood‑stained banners and whispered legends. Nearby, the enigmatic tower Lady Rine watches from her stone perch, while a band of loyal followers—soldiers, courtiers, and humble country folk—converge in the forest at dusk. Their first words tumble out in sharp, poetic banter that mixes grief, longing, and a hint of danger.
Among them, the aging villager Menas, his wife Domna, and the youthful laborer Floro trade barbed jokes about love, age, and the mysterious Margara, a woman who seems to weave magic around the tower. Their conversation hints at hidden motives: a coveted secret, a promise of power, and the restless yearning that drives each character toward an uncertain path. The tension between personal desire and the demands of the crown begins to pulse beneath their verses.
The narration is lyrical and earthy, sung in a rhythm that feels both ancient and intimate. Listeners are drawn into a world of rugged countryside, looming stone towers, and a cast whose voices echo with humor, melancholy, and fierce ambition. As the drama unfolds, the mystery of the tower’s enchantress and the fate of the prince will gradually come into focus, promising a richly woven Greek‑style saga.
Language
el
Duration
~1 hours (71K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2010-02-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1862–1924
A leading Greek poet of his generation, he wrote with clarity and feeling at a time when modern Greek literature was finding a new voice. His work helped make him a familiar name in Athens literary life around the turn of the 20th century.
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