Although Venetian influence is evident in Cretan literature of the 14th century, the local dialect preserves its identity and originality.
rom Chortatsis to Foskolos and Kornaros, the episode explores the most mature period of the island’s literary production.
Vitsentzos Kornaros’ Erotokritos is perhaps the finest creation of Cretan literature. In the final episode of the series, experts discuss both its literary value and its place within folk tradition.
From the echoes of Venetian rule to the pulse of an island forging its own literary soul, the series follows Crete’s storytellers through centuries—until their voices converge in the luminous song of Erotokritos, a work that binds scholarly brilliance with living tradition.
- Director Lina Damaskopoulou
