1929 Greece, Anagnostikon, Greek Primary School Book, 5th Grade, Fotis Kontoglou, First Edition, Dimitrakos
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1929 Greece, Anagnostikon, Greek Primary School Book, 5th Grade, Fotis Kontoglou, First Edition, Dimitrakos

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Description

Original and rare vintage Greek school reader from 1929, used for the 5th Grade in primary education:

Αναγνωστικόν Καθαρευούσης (Anagnostikon Katharevousis)

Author: Demosthenis Andreadis
Illustrator: Fotis Kontoglou
Publisher: Dimitrakos, 1929
Pages: 220
Dimensions: 20.5 cm × 14 cm
Binding: Original hard binding

This scarce school book belongs to the interwar era of Greek education, when Katharevousa, a purified and formal version of the Greek language, was still the official language of instruction.

 

About the Contributors

 

Fotis Kontoglou (1895–1965)

One of the most influential Greek painters and iconographers of the 20th century. Kontoglou revived and shaped modern Byzantine iconography, mentoring major Greek artists such as Yannis Tsarouchis and Nikos Engonopoulos. His illustrations in schoolbooks of the era are highly sought after.

Demosthenis Andreadis (1869–1952)

A leading Greek educator, editor, and inspector of primary education. Andreadis played a crucial role in shaping modern Greek schoolbooks. His readers combined pedagogy, folklore, literature, and linguistic ideology during the politically charged debate between Demotic and Katharevousa Greek.

 

Historical Context: Katharevousa in Education

Katharevousa was a formal written language created in the 18th century as a bridge between Ancient and Modern Greek. For decades it served as Greece’s official educational and administrative language.
It remained in schoolbooks until 1976, when Demotic Greek replaced it as the official language of education.

This 1929 reader is therefore an important artifact of that transitional era.Condition

Good (-) vintage condition for its age, with expected wear from time and use.
Please inspect all photos closely—they are part of the description.

Shipping

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A rare and desirable collectible for lovers of Greek history, linguistics, education, or the art of Fotis Kontoglou.

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Languages

Greek

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