Author Description

I In many parts of Greece, people make and recite mantinades in order to express in this special way their emotions and thoughts. One of the most known places that people use mantinades, as a way of communication, is the island of Crete. This is a unique way in which Cretans, young and old people can express their emotions; joy, hope, desire, love, nostalgia, etc. The Cretan poems or mantinades are poems consisting of two verses of fifteen- syllables that rhyme. In this book, you will find Cretan poems written by Anna Dermentzoglou-Chiotaki. Based on their content, mantinades are separated into those categories: Crete & Cretans, Greece & Greeks, family, love for God, music, nature, friendship, feelings, values of life, philosophy, wishes for good morning/ good night/ the weekend/ the new month, for holidays, birthdays, erotic/romantic, etc. At the end of the book, you will also find some extra mantinades by Emmanuela Chiotaki. This book is dedicated to all of you that you love Greek and Cretan culture! THE CONTENT OF THE BOOK IS WRITTEN IN GREEK.