Manolis Aligizakis

January 09th, 2025

Tradition’s influence on human behavior and societal constraints is at the heart of Manolis Aligizakis’ The Incidentals (Ekstasis Editions $23.95). He honors unsung heroes—coal vendors, priests, shepherds—living unnoticed lives shaped by humility and societal expectations. “He wondered how many dead soldiers represented everyone of his medals, a general who followed a path chosen by his predecessors,” he writes. Through vivid imagery and philosophical reflection, the poems question the forces enforcing servitude and social degradation while highlighting resilience and hope for redemption in the afterlife. 9781771715560

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