90.00€
First edition of Το σταυροδρόμι (The Crossroads) by Thanasis Petsalis-Diomidis, published in Athens by Kastalia Editions in 1934.
Issued in a strictly limited edition of 500 numbered copies, this example is copy no. 191, making it a scarce and desirable collectible from the interwar period of modern Greek literature.
The work belongs to the early and formative phase of Thanasis Petsalis-Diomidis’ literary production, during which he established his voice as a prose writer of intellectual depth and narrative sensitivity. His writings often engage with historical, philosophical, and social themes, reflecting both his legal background and his broader intellectual pursuits.
Notably, the present edition bears, above the main title, the indication of the trilogy Γερές και αδύναμες γενεές (Strong and Weak Generations), situating the work within a wider narrative cycle. The trilogy was first introduced in 1933 and later reissued in 1950 under the title Ο προορισμός της Μαρίας Πάρνη (Maria Parni’s Destination).
Bibliographic Details
• Author: Thanasis Petsalis-Diomidis (1904–1995)
• Title: Το σταυροδρόμι (The Crossroads)
• Publisher: Kastalia Editions, Athens
• Year: 1934
• Edition: First edition, limited to 500 numbered copies (No. 191)
• Pages: 251
• Binding: Contemporary half-leather binding
• Dimensions: approx. 18 cm × 13 cm
• Language: Greek
Condition
Good condition overall, with age-related wear and light handling marks. The binding remains solid and the interior clean. A well-preserved copy for its age. Please consult the photographs for a detailed assessment.
About the Author
Thanasis Petsalis-Diomidis was a prominent Greek prose writer and playwright, known particularly for his historical novels. Active in both literary and intellectual circles, his work reflects a synthesis of literary creativity and scholarly inquiry. His early publications in the 1930s mark a significant contribution to modern Greek prose during the interwar period.
