Dialogos

Comments on Two Books

Published January 11, 2026, 09:00
Comments on Two Books

Leonidas Galazis presents comments on two recent books: "Upon the Rivers of Babylon" by Alexandros Chronidis and "Incident 74" by Kyriakos Margaritis. Regarding Chronidis' work, the critic highlights the continued evolution of his poetic style, his personal view of the world, and the strengthening of his questioning attitude, without, however, leading to pessimism. He also emphasizes the intertwining of positive values such as love and justice with a critical look at social ills. Galazis notes that even the controversial phrases in Chronidis' book, when examined in their context, express pain and sorrow for society's problems, not a destructive stance. Regarding Margaritis' "Incident 74", the critic describes it as a "postmodern novel-document", a work that combines mourning and praise for the soldiers and the dead of the 1974 war. He points out that the book is a memorial to the people who lived and were affected by the events of 1974, highlighting its value as a historical testimony and literary work.