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A Modern Tragedy: A Review of Nasia Dionysiou's New Book

Published January 27, 2026, 05:05
A Modern Tragedy: A Review of Nasia Dionysiou's New Book

Nasia Dionysiou, with her third book “Do Not Write Arthur,” confirms her talent and takes a significant step in her narrative maturity. According to the review, the author manages to create a complete and detailed narrative, without the gaps that characterized her previous works. Her writing is intelligent and particularly theatrical, with indirect references that evoke English literary writings of the past. This technique, while adding a modern feel to the Cypriot reality, simultaneously highlights the “English air” and the temperament of the island, creating an interesting contrast. The review points out the author's artistry in the structure of the chapters, while also acknowledging the reviewer's personal preference for avoiding repetitions, something that bothers him in the poetry of Kostas Montis. Overall, the book is presented as a well-written and thoughtful work, worthy of the reader's attention.