Αργία : διήγημα
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 10,586 words
- Reading time
- 53 min
- Chapters
- 13
- Language
- Greek
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2010
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This short story by Kostas Faltaits captures the quiet, introspective atmosphere of life at sea. The narrative follows a sailor named Renas as he observes his surroundings from a battleship. The language is evocative and descriptive, reflecting the literary style of the early twentieth century. You will encounter nautical terminology and reflective prose. The sentences are moderately long and complex, which provides a good challenge for learners who want to practice reading descriptive Greek narrative and understanding nuanced emotional states.
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Subjects
- Fiction
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