Greece And The Greeks Of The Present Day (1855) - About, Edmond
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""Greece and the Greeks of the Present Day"" is a historical and cultural book written by French author Edmond About in 1855. The book provides a detailed account of the author's travels to Greece during the mid-19th century, where he observes the country's people, customs, traditions, and politics. The book is divided into 10 chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Greek life, such as the country's geography, history, religion, language, literature, and more. The author also provides insights into the current state of affairs in Greece, including the ongoing struggle for independence…mehr

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""Greece and the Greeks of the Present Day"" is a historical and cultural book written by French author Edmond About in 1855. The book provides a detailed account of the author's travels to Greece during the mid-19th century, where he observes the country's people, customs, traditions, and politics. The book is divided into 10 chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Greek life, such as the country's geography, history, religion, language, literature, and more. The author also provides insights into the current state of affairs in Greece, including the ongoing struggle for independence and the country's relationship with its neighboring nations.Throughout the book, About expresses his admiration for Greek culture and its people, highlighting their resilience, intelligence, and creativity. He also offers critiques of certain aspects of Greek society, such as the country's bureaucracy and the prevalence of corruption.Overall, ""Greece and the Greeks of the Present Day"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Greek history and culture, as well as for those interested in travel writing and cultural observations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Autorenporträt
Edmond Francois Valentin About was a French author, writer, and journalist. He was born on February 14, 1828, and died on January 16, 1885. He was born in Dieuze, which is in the French department of Moselle and the Lorraine area. In 1848, he got into the École Normale by coming in second in the yearly competition to get in. Hippolyte Taine won the competition. Francisque Sarcey, Challemel-Lacour, and Prevost-Paradol were also in college with him at the same time as Taine. About was thought to be the most energetic, bright, and ""undisciplined"" of all of them. One of his teachers is said to have told him, ""You will never be more than a little Voltaire,"" and About's work did tend toward witty humor and commentary on current events in the style of Voltaire. After he finished college, he went to the French school in Athens. He said that he had never planned to become a professor, which is what the École Normale was for, so he went back to France in 1853 and focused on writing and news. ¿