Eleni Glykatzis-Arveler engages in dynamic and unpredictable dialogues with Makis Provatas and Efi Vassilopoulou. Amidst these conversations, she delves into the tapestry of her life, reflecting on her childhood and teenage years, unveiling poignant stories of her parents, the challenging times of Occupation and Resistance, and her experiences in France. The narrative expands to encompass her journey through motherhood and her evolving role as a grandmother.
The discussions also touch upon profound themes such as the concept of "Greek continuity," exploring the realms of ancient Greece and Byzantium, as well as delving into the intricacies of more recent Greek history, often characterized as "Peloponnesianized." The discourse extends to critique the "unhistorical nonsense" attributed to Tayyip Erdogan, navigating through the complexities of the ongoing pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
Eleni shares her perspectives on education's transformative potential, contemplating the impact of the internet on today's youth and addressing the sensitive issue of school bullying. She explores the facets of life that are often taken for granted, meditating on the significance of memory, the act of forgetting, and the pursuit of truth. Love and the dynamics of a happy marriage, as well as the themes of betrayal and loss, find a place in the conversation.
The enigma of self-knowledge, referred to as the "riddle called 'soul'," becomes a central theme, and Eleni expounds on the concept of humanity as the paramount virtue. Art, likened to a living organism, takes center stage in the discourse, with reflections on the poets she admires. The edition concludes with an enriching appendix featuring 14 of Eleni Glykatzis-Arveler's both published and unpublished poems, offering a comprehensive glimpse into the multifaceted facets of her life and thought.
Author: Glykatzi - Eleni Ahrweiler, Patakis Publications 2023, Pages: 176.
