Greece: True Stories

by Brian Alexander

The land of gods and goddesses, myth and history, the cradle of western civilization, the birthplace of drama and democracy - no country resonates with history like Greece. This book plumbs that rich past and the equally rich present in a dazzling literary journey for travelers and armchair travelers alike. These true tales cover everything from cuisine ("God as Patissier") to culture ("Sappho's Island") and show the breadth of experience of a place, from the rogue, off-the-track traveler's take to the first-class passenger's impressions. Contributors include Paul Theroux, Patricia Storace, Henry Miller, Lawrence Durrell, Caroline Alexander, Emily Hiestand, Donald W. George, and Robert D. Kaplan.

Genres: Greece, Travel

376 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1999

Reviews

[Evelyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short stories written by travelers about their adventures in Greece.

[Steven Baru · Rating 3 out of 5]

Will be trekking around some Greek islands this fall. Read this book to get a little local feeling. It was OK for that purpose.

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed most of these tales. However, I'm really glad I went to Greece when I was younger; don't think I'd want to go now.