Culture and Customs of Greece

The Parthenon. Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle. Homer's epic poems. Gods and goddesses lounging around, indulging in pleasures on Mount Olympus. All of these images bring to mind the traditional icons of Greece, the cradle of Western Civilization. But what do we know of modern Greece? The answer to that question and more can be found in this comprehensive look at contemporary Greek culture. This one-stop reference source is packed with illustrative descriptions of daily life in Greece in the 21st century. Ideal for high school students and even undergraduates interested in studying abroad, this extensive volume examines topics such as religion, social customs, leisure life, festivals, language, literature, performing arts, media, and modern art and architecture, among many other topics. Woven into the text are beautiful and accurate vignettes of Greek life, helping to illustrate how it is people live. A crossroads between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, Greece is fighting to hold on to the culture of yesterday, while still looking toward modernity. Culture and Customs of Greece is a must-have volume for all high school and public library shelves.

Author: Artemis Leontis
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 04/30/2009
Pages: 292
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.30w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780313342967

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2009 pg. 34

About the Author

ARTEMIS LEONTIS is an Associate Professor of Modern Greek at the University of Michigan.