Rare, 1943, Signed, S. Papanikolas, Liologos, Agiasos Dialect, Lesbos, Anastaselis

Rare Original 1943 First Edition – Signed & Dedicated by the Author

Liologos (Λιόλογος)

A One-Act Drama in the Agiasos Dialect

By S. Papanikolas

Published by Trivolos, Lesbos, 1943
Cover artwork (linoleum print) by Stratis Anastaselis (1908–1979)

55 pages | 20 cm × 15 cm | Softcover | First Edition | Signed & Dedicated

About the Book

Liologos is a one-act dramatic play written by Stratis Papanikolas (1894–1952) as a tribute to the hardworking olive harvesters of Lesbos, who labored through the harsh island winters.
The text is written in the unique Agiasos dialect, offering a rare literary example of regional linguistic tradition.

To facilitate understanding, Papanikolas includes linguistic notes and vocabulary explanations, making the work valuable not only as literature but also as a document of local speech and culture.

The drama was performed in 1939 by amateur actors from Agiasos during a traditional folk festival, highlighting the strong connection between the play and the island’s communal heritage.

About the Artist – Stratis Anastaselis

The original linoleum-cut cover was created by Stratis Anastaselis (1908–1979), a well-known Lesbian painter, engraver, and writer.
His graphic work is noted for capturing the folklore, landscapes, and cultural identity of Lesbos.

About the Author – Stratis Papanikolas

Stratis Papanikolas (1894–1952) was a Greek writer, publisher and journalist from Lesbos known for his deep interest in local tradition and dialect. Liologos is one of his most culturally significant works, preserving the authentic voice and way of life of the people of Agiasos.

Item Details

• Title: Liologos (Λιόλογος)

• Author: Stratis Papanikolas

• Publisher: Trivolos, Lesbos

• Year: 1943

• Edition: First Edition

• Signed: Yes – Hand-signed and dedicated by the author

• Pages: 55

• Dimensions: 20 cm × 15 cm

• Binding: Original softcover with linoleum print cover

• Condition: Very good vintage condition. Please review photos for details.

Collectibility

This is a rare and culturally important publication from wartime Greece, combining:

• regional dialect literature,

• local history and folklore,

• early 20th-century Greek printmaking,

• and a signed first edition.

A highly desirable item for collectors of Greek literature, Lesbos history, dialect studies, and vintage theatre ephemera.

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