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Title: Xouth, the Ape

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dc:title Xouth, the Ape
dc:creator Neo G. Christodoulides
dc:subject Greek satire;Post-independence Greece;Cultural identity;Western mimicry;Ape valet;Travel writing parody
dc:description 'Xouth, the Ape', published in 1848 by Iakovos Pitsipios is a pioneering and satirical Greek novel that deftly blends humour, cultural critique, and biting social commentary. The novel is set in the aftermath of the Greek War of Independence. The story follows a young Greek man, desperate to present himself as a European aristocrat, who finds himself entangled with Xouth—an ape who is, in fact, a German travel writer transformed as punishment for his vanity and prejudices. 
 
Through the interactions between the protagonist and the ape-valet, Pitsipios skewers the pretensions of Greece’s newly minted elites, exposing the often comical efforts to mimic Western manners and ideals. The novel lampoons the wave of Western travel writers who ‘discovered’ Greece, poking fun at their colonial attitudes and superficial observations. The figure of Xouth serves as both a mirror and a caricature, reflecting the absurdities of identity, authenticity, and cultural imitation in a society striving to define itself between East and West. 
 
Translated in English for the first time, with an expansive Introduction by Neo G. Christodoulides, the novel explores themes of national identity, the pitfalls of mimicry, and the complexities of cultural exchange. Rich with allusions to both Greek and European literary traditions, Pitsipios draws sharp parallels between his characters’ quests for legitimacy and the real historical debates around language, class, and belonging in 19th-century Greece. The novel’s polyglossic style—a blend of archaic, official, and colloquial Greek—further emphasises the layered and fractured nature of Greek identity at the time. 
 
Despite its initial obscurity, the novel’s relevance endures: its sharp satire and insightful social analysis make it not just a humorous adventure, but a revealing document of post-revolutionary Greece and its ongoing negotiations with modernity, Western influence, and self-perception. 'Xouth, the Ape' is a hidden gem that deserves renewed attention from readers, scholars, and anyone fascinated by the crossroads of cultures.
dc:date 2025-10-10T12:36:30Z
dc:rights ©2025 Pitsipios (text), Christodoulides (trans. & notes), CC BY 4.0
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Outlines

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TOC Outline

  1. Cover
  2. Title page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Foreword
  6. IntroductionThe Literary Precursors of Xouth, the Ape
  7. 1. Kallistratos Evgenides and Xouth, the Ape
  8. 2. The Journey
  9. 3. The Recognition
  10. 4. The Release
  11. 5. The Crime
  12. 6. Divine Justice
  13. 7. The Wilderness
  14. 8. The Captivity
  15. 9. Ligarides
  16. 10. The Return
  17. 11. The Sweet Little Soultana
  18. 12. The True Love of Fashionable Women, or the Yellow Ball Gown
  19. 13. The Journey of Xouth with Maloukatos and Ligarides
  20. 14. The Four Great Trials of My ‘Sister’ in Three Hours
  21. 15. Master Ligarides Is Writing His Fashionable Travelogue
  22. 16. Maloukatos’ Thoughts on the Travelogue of Master Ligarides
  23. 17. The Malady
  24. Selected Bibliography
  25. About the Team
  26. This book need not end here…
  27. You may also be interested in:
  28. Back cover

Headings Outline

  • XOUTH, THE APE
  • Xouth, The Ape
    • A Tale of Manners
      • Iakovos Pitsipios
      • Translated by Neo G. Christodoulides
  • Contents
  • Foreword
    • Neo G. Christodoulides
  • IntroductionThe Literary Precursors of Xouth, the Ape
    • The Ape and the Mirror
    • Xouth, The Ape and Polyglossia
    • The Portrayal of the Other
  • 1. Kallistratos Evgenides and Xouth, the Ape
  • 2. The Journey
  • 3. The Recognition
  • 4. The Release
  • 5. The Crime
  • 6. Divine Justice
  • 7. The Wilderness
  • 8. The Captivity
  • 9. Ligarides
  • 10. The Return
  • 11. The Sweet Little Soultana
  • 12. The True Love of Fashionable Women, or the Yellow Ball Gown
  • 13. The Journey of Xouth with Maloukatos and Ligarides
  • 14. The Four Great Trials of My ‘Sister’ in Three Hours
  • 15. Master Ligarides Is Writing His Fashionable Travelogue
  • 16. Maloukatos’ Thoughts on the Travelogue of Master Ligarides
  • 17. The Malady
  • Selected Bibliography
    • Primary Sources
      • Works by Iakovos Pitsipios
      • Other Primary Sources
    • Secondary Sources
  • About the Team
  • This book need not end here…
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    • Donate
    • We invite you to connect with us on our socials!
    • Read more at the Open Book Publishers Blog
  • You may also be interested in:
  • Contents
    • Landmarks

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