Andreas Karkavitsas facts for kids
Andreas Karkavitsas (Greek: Ανδρέας Καρκαβίτσας) was a well-known Greek writer. He was born in Lechaina, Greece, in 1866 and passed away in Marousi on October 10, 1922. He wrote stories that showed life as it really was, focusing on everyday people.
His Life Journey
Andreas Karkavitsas was born in 1866 in a town called Lechaina, located in the Elis region of Greece. He studied to become a doctor. As an army doctor, he traveled a lot. He visited many villages and small towns. During his travels, he listened to old stories and learned about local traditions. He wrote down these interesting tales. Karkavitsas died on October 10, 1922. Today, you can find streets named after him in many places in Greece, like in Pyrgos.
His Amazing Stories
Andreas Karkavitsas wrote many books and short stories. He liked to show life honestly, even the tough parts. He was very good at telling tales filled with real details. His stories often featured simple people, local customs, and different ways of speaking. He also explored how people thought and felt.
He was especially good at writing short stories and novellas (which are like short novels). Here are some of his important works:
| Year | Title (Greek) | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1892 | Διηγήματα (Diiyimata) | Stories |
| 1896 | Η Λυγερή (I Liyeri) | The Willowy Girl |
| 1897 | Θεσσαλικές εικόνες. Ο ζητιάνος (Thessalikes eikones. O zitianos) | Thessalian Images. The Beggar |
| 1899 | Λόγια της πλώρης. θαλασσινά διηγήματα (Logia tis ploris. Thalassina diiyimata) | Words from the Prow. Sea Stories |
| 1900 | Παλιές αγάπες 1885-1897 (Palies agapes) | Old Loves 1885-1897 |
| 1904 | Ο αρχαιολόγος (O arheologos) | The Archeologist |
| 1922 | Διηγήματα του γυλιού(Diiyimata tou yiliou) | Stories from the Backpack |
| 1922 | Διηγήματα για τα παληκάρια μας (Diiyimata ya ta palikaria mas) | Stories about Our Lads |
One of his famous novellas is "The Beggar." It tells about people who trick others and the difficult lives of professional beggars. Another well-known work is "Words from the Prow." This book is full of exciting stories about people who work at sea. It talks about sailors, fishermen, and sponge-divers. You'll read about shipwrecks, dangers at sea, and the joys of making a living from the ocean. His stories often included old folk tales and superstitions.
Translated Works
One of Andreas Karkavitsas's books has been translated into English:
- The Beggar, translated by W. F. Wyatt (1982)
