Title: Askētikē
Description: The first portion of the book describes Katsansakis life and his decision to leave his home and travel to Europe.  His plan is to live as an ascetic and determine what his purpose in life  is supposed to be.  The second half of the book is the outcome of that self-investigation.  It is written in iambic pentameter and absolutely beautiful.
Subjects: Asceticism, self purpose, Spiritual exercises, Greek literature, Modern, Modern Greek literature, Fiction, general, Criticism and interpretation
Time periods: Setting is Europe just before the start of WWII