Project Gutenberg 2014-09-06 Public domain in the USA. 287 Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic) 1867 1940 Benson, Edward Frederic Benson, Edward F. (Edward Frederic) Jacomb Hood, G. P. (George Percy) 1857 1929 Jacomb Hood, George Percy Hood, G. P. Jacomb (George Percy Jacomb) Jacomb-Hood, George Percy 06011337 The Vintage: A Romance of the Greek War of Independence Produced by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) "The Vintage: A Romance of the Greek War of Independence" by E. F. Benson is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Greek War of Independence, focusing primarily on the life of Mitsos, a young Greek boy who dreams of vengeance against the oppressors of his people. The story delves into themes of rebellion, personal growth, and the struggle for freedom, showcasing the deeply entrenched injustices faced by the Greek populace under Turkish rule. At the start of the novel, the atmosphere is palpably tense, establishing both the harsh realities of daily life in the occupied town of Nauplia and the personal stakes for its inhabitants. We are introduced to Mitsos, who is depicted as a spirited teenager embracing the challenges of work on the family vineyard while yearning for adventure. Meanwhile, the narrative hints at a larger, brewing conflict as Mitsos' father discusses the troubles brought by Turkish taxes and the arrival of his uncle, Nicholas, who is involved in the underground resistance. This opening portion artfully sets the stage for a tale of personal and national struggle, suggesting that Mitsos' character will evolve amidst the growing call for rebellion against their oppressors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Greece -- History -- War of Independence, 1821-1829 -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 844055 2025-08-18T18:29:48.771744 text/html 824760 2024-10-24T10:32:12 text/html 3050162 2025-08-18T18:29:57.052698 application/epub+zip 3061501 2025-08-18T18:29:49.942735 application/epub+zip 385909 2025-08-18T18:29:49.303727 application/epub+zip 3261223 2025-08-18T18:30:02.638740 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3237584 2025-08-18T18:29:56.426725 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 565469 2022-09-21T09:23:28.941642 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 811339 2025-08-18T18:29:47.522770 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 791442 2024-10-24T10:32:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17297 2025-08-18T18:30:02.793674 application/rdf+xml 18021 2025-08-18T18:29:49.410746 image/jpeg 2790 2025-08-18T18:29:49.356761 image/jpeg 2825433 2025-08-18T18:29:48.898776 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia