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The Song of Erotokritos: Venetian-Cretan Legacy and 20th Century Performance Scenarios in Crete
10/07/2025, 09:00
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The epic poem Erotokritos, composed by Vitsentzos Kornaros in 17th-century Crete, is a key work of Cretan literature. With its 10,012 rhyming fifteen-syllable verses in the local dialect, it tells the story of the love between Erotokritos and Aretousa, exploring themes of honour, friendship, and perseverance. While originally a literary piece, the poem gained renewed life in the 20th century...
