Slaughter us all and make our blood a river: Cyprus poetry and history
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (911 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1514853310 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 70 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Poetry from Cypriot poet Vasilis Michaelides on the events leading to the massacre of nearly five hundred Greek Cypriot clergy and leaders on July 9, 1821. The Archbishop was offered a way out to save himself. But if he did then what would happen? The author incorporates sufficient historical and other background to enable the reader to appreciate this epic poem and the context behind it. Turkish invasions and interventions in the island of Cyprus during the past five centuries are highlighted.. Not merely historical or poetical but high drama in the battle of the minds between the Greek Orthodox Archbishop and the Ottoman Turkish Governor. The Turkish governor was authorized to slaughter all of the Greek Cypriot leadership from the clergy to the laity
REVIEW OF ANDREAS MELAS: "SLAUGHTER US ALL ." Originally written by Vasilis Michaelides circa 1900 in a locally spoken Greek Cypriot dialect; this epic poem is expertly translated into English for the first time by Andreas Melas. It is a gripping and emotionally moving glimpse into the depth of compassion, betrayal, and ultimate sacrifice that took place within the walled capital of Lefcosia nearly two centuries ago. The poem commemorates the 1821 slaughter of innocent Greek Cypriot clergy and laity at the hands of Kucuk Mehmet, the fanatic Muslim Turkish Governor of Cyprus. Mehmet’s slaughter is in response to a