Η Πάπισσα Ιωάννα By: Emmanouel D. Rhoides (1835-1904)
Η Πάπισσα Ιωάννα is a beautiful and captivating novel that follows the life of a young woman named Ioanna as she navigates through the challenges of love, power, and society in 19th century Greece. Emmanouel D. Rhoides skillfully brings to life the historical setting of Athens during the reign of King Otto, painting a vivid picture of the political and social landscape of the time. The characters in the novel are well-developed and engaging, particularly Ioanna who is a complex and intriguing protagonist. Her journey from a naive young girl to a powerful and influential figure is both heartwrenching and inspiring. The relationships she forms along the way, including her tumultuous love affair with the dashing Pavlos, add depth and emotion to the story. Rhoides' writing is lyrical and evocative, transporting the reader to another time and place with his vivid descriptions and detailed storytelling. The novel is filled with drama, romance, and intrigue, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end. Overall, Η Πάπισσα Ιωάννα is a captivating and thought-provoking read that offers a glimpse into the tumultuous history of Greece while exploring timeless themes of love, power, and self-discovery. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical fiction or is looking for a compelling and immersive story. First Page: Note: Numbers in curly brackets relate to the footnotes that have been transferred at the end of the book (as endnotes). This must be a 1920 edition, although the year is not printed on the book. A previous edition (4th edition, 1882) that I happened to see, included a further Ιntroduction and Notes written by the writer that are not included in this edition, although they are referred to in some footnotes. These footnotes must be ignored. The tonic system has been changed from polytonic to monotonic. The spelling of the book has not been changed otherwise. Σημείωση: Οι αριθμοί σε αγκύλες {} αφορούν στις υποσημειώσεις των σελίδων που έχουν μεταφερθεί στο τέλος του βιβλίου. Η έκδοση αυτή, αν και δεν αναφέρεται στο βιβλίο, πρέπει να είναι του 1920. Σε προηγούμενη έκδοση (4η έκδοση, 1882) που έτυχε να δω, υπήρχε μια επιπλέον Εισαγωγή και Σημειώσεις του συγγραφέα, που δεν περιλαμβάνονται σε αυτήν την έκδοση, αν και αναφέρονται σε ορισμένες υποσημειώσεις. Θα πρέπει να αγνοηθούν... Continue reading book >>

Η Πάπισσα Ιωάννα By: Emmanouel D. Rhoides (1835-1904)

Η Πάπισσα Ιωάννα is a beautiful and captivating novel that follows the life of a young woman named Ioanna as she navigates through the challenges of love, power, and society in 19th century Greece. Emmanouel D. Rhoides skillfully brings to life the historical setting of Athens during the reign of King Otto, painting a vivid picture of the political and social landscape of the time.

The characters in the novel are well-developed and engaging, particularly Ioanna who is a complex and intriguing protagonist. Her journey from a naive young girl to a powerful and influential figure is both heartwrenching and inspiring. The relationships she forms along the way, including her tumultuous love affair with the dashing Pavlos, add depth and emotion to the story.

Rhoides' writing is lyrical and evocative, transporting the reader to another time and place with his vivid descriptions and detailed storytelling. The novel is filled with drama, romance, and intrigue, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end.

Overall, Η Πάπισσα Ιωάννα is a captivating and thought-provoking read that offers a glimpse into the tumultuous history of Greece while exploring timeless themes of love, power, and self-discovery. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical fiction or is looking for a compelling and immersive story.

First Page:

Note: Numbers in curly brackets relate to the footnotes that have been transferred at the end of the book (as endnotes). This must be a 1920 edition, although the year is not printed on the book. A previous edition (4th edition, 1882) that I happened to see, included a further Ιntroduction and Notes written by the writer that are not included in this edition, although they are referred to in some footnotes. These footnotes must be ignored. The tonic system has been changed from polytonic to monotonic. The spelling of the book has not been changed otherwise.

Σημείωση: Οι αριθμοί σε αγκύλες {} αφορούν στις υποσημειώσεις των σελίδων που έχουν μεταφερθεί στο τέλος του βιβλίου. Η έκδοση αυτή, αν και δεν αναφέρεται στο βιβλίο, πρέπει να είναι του 1920. Σε προηγούμενη έκδοση (4η έκδοση, 1882) που έτυχε να δω, υπήρχε μια επιπλέον Εισαγωγή και Σημειώσεις του συγγραφέα, που δεν περιλαμβάνονται σε αυτήν την έκδοση, αν και αναφέρονται σε ορισμένες υποσημειώσεις. Θα πρέπει να αγνοηθούν... Continue reading book >>

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