Μια ρωγμή στο τώρα
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| Format | E-book, Paperback |
|---|---|
| Author | Γεωργία Λ. Δούνη |
| Language | Greek |
| Pages | 92 |
| ISBN | 979-8-9943000-3-9 |
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The collection follows an emotional arc that begins with the crack, that initial awareness of loss or pain that leaves its mark on the soul. Through five distinct sections, the poet leads us from the shadows of difficult moments toward the illumination of understanding and acceptance. In the first section, The Crack, she explores the moment of breaking — those experiences that alter the course of a life. In The Shadows, she wanders the darker corridors of the self, while Memories and Loss confronts the pain of departure. Between is the space of transition and the search for new balance, and the final section, Light, offers hope and the possibility of renewal.
In the landscape of contemporary Greek poetry, Georgia Douni carves her own path — one that connects homeland with diaspora, past with present. A Crack in the Present is not simply a poetry collection; it is a map of the soul navigating the storms of migration and belonging. Douni writes as a woman-poet who has taken root in America while carrying within her the weight and grace of Greek tradition. This duality does not wound her — it enriches her, giving her a voice that resonates with thousands in the Greek diaspora. Each poem is a bridge between two worlds, a way of keeping a language alive when the surrounding world speaks differently.
This book speaks to anyone who has known the taste of migration — internal or geographic — and to those who turn to poetry to make sense of life's difficult transitions. Readers of the Greek diaspora will find particular resonance in Douni's verses, recognizing their own struggles and nostalgia reflected back at them. It is also ideal for lovers of contemporary poetry who seek personal, honest language — free of ornament but rich in emotional truth. Readers who have found meaning in the work of Katerina Anghelaki-Rooke or Kiki Dimoula will feel at home here.
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