The 170 Short Stories – Complete Collection

Every Story. Every Emotion. One Timeless Collection.
Step into the world of Alexandros Papadiamantis—the literary master who captured the soul of Greece like no other. For the first time, every single short story is available in one beautifully curated collection, ready to be experienced anytime, anywhere.
 
   What’s Inside?
  170 short stories spanning themes of love, faith, mystery, and human struggle.

  Iconic masterpieces like :The Christmas Loaf, The Teacher’s Spells, Hidden Mandraki, 

  Deep, poetic storytelling that bridges the past and present.
   A Treasure of Greek Literature. Now in Your Hands.
 
Every page carries the scent of the Aegean, the whispers of Skiathos’ pine trees, and the timeless echoes of human nature. Whether you’re a seasoned reader or discovering Papadiamantis for the first time, this is the ultimate collection you’ll return to again and again.
 
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List of short stories:
 
“The Teacher’s Spells” (1909) 
A young teacher Evanthia and her assistant Ouranio find strange objects—a skull, bones, and flowers—inside their school. Villagers believe they are spells cast by jealous enemies. Though Evanthia dismisses superstition, panic spreads, and a priest is called to perform exorcisms. Rumors and fear consume the school as Evanthia suspects mischievous students. The story ends with uncertainty, revealing the clash between education and superstition, the force of gossip, and the fragile role of women teachers in traditional village life.

“Oh! Little Torments” (1894)
 A weary village schoolteacher struggles through long days of lessons, surrounded by gossiping old women, noisy pupils, and a parrot screeching “Want coffee?” Across the street, young girls gather on a terrace, laughing and singing, captivating the schoolboys who call them “little torments.” Their innocent joy contrasts sharply with the gloom of the school and the old witch Votsaina, who, believing the girls mocked her, attacks them with a thorny thistle. The boys defend the girls, driving the witch away. The story blends humor, superstition, and youthful vitality, revealing the charm and contradictions of village life.

“Without a Crown” (1896)
Christina, an educated woman once respected as a teacher, lives in quiet shame with her lover, Panagis, who promised marriage but never fulfilled it. Once dignified and devout, she now hides from society, avoiding church during holy services for fear of judgment. Despite her piety and selflessness—raising Panagis’s illegitimate children only to lose them to illness—she bears her sorrow silently. Her life reflects the stigma faced by unmarried women, the hypocrisy of social morality, and the tension between faith and compassion. Papadiamantis portrays her with deep empathy as a soul seeking grace without a crown.
 
“Lights – Full Lights” (1894)
 Konstantis the Planter battles a violent storm at sea while his wife, Maho, struggles through childbirth on a small island. His mother, Planterou, torn between hope and dread, fears losing both son and daughter-in-law. As the storm worsens, she curses her son’s recklessness and despairs—until both survive: the sea calms, and Maho gives birth to a boy. The family celebrates the child’s “bath ritual” during the Feast of Lights, symbolizing renewal and divine mercy. Blending tragedy, superstition, and faith, Papadiamantis captures the fragility of life and the deep spiritual rhythms of Greek island life.