ΤΟ ΑΜΑΡΤΗΜΑ ΤΗΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΣ ΜΟΥ / MY MOTHER’S SIN
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Autor:
GEORGIOS VIZYINOS
Country:
Greece (GR)
Book Theme:
Classic novels and Authors representing your country culture
Publisher:
PATAKIS
Publishing Year:
2012
Georgios Vizyinos was a Greek writer, poet, and scholar, considered a pioneer of modern Greek prose. Born in Vizya, Eastern Thrace (now Turkey), he studied theology and philology in Athens before continuing his studies in Germany. His literary work, influenced by psychological realism, explores themes of guilt, identity, and human suffering. His most famous stories, including My Mother’s Sin (1883), combine autobiographical elements with deep psychological insight. Despite his literary success, he struggled with mental illness and spent his final years in an asylum. His work remains a cornerstone of Greek literature.
National Award for Children’s and Young People’s
Abstract
My Mother’s Sin (Το Αμάρτημα της Μητρός μου), first published in 1883, is a deeply emotional and psychological novella by Georgios Vizyinos. The story revolves around the protagonist’s mother, a woman burdened by guilt and sorrow due to a past mistake. She carries a deep sense of remorse over neglecting her sickly younger son in childhood, a loss that continues to haunt her. As an act of redemption, she becomes obsessively devoted to caring for other children, especially a sick boy named Dimitrakis, hoping to atone for her perceived failure as a mother.
The narrative, written in a confessional and introspective tone, explores themes of maternal love, guilt, sacrifice, and redemption. Vizyinos masterfully portrays the emotional depth of his characters, highlighting the psychological torment that arises from unhealed wounds of the past. The novella also provides a glimpse into Greek family life and traditions of the 19th century, blending realism with psychological insight.
Through its poignant storytelling, My Mother’s Sin remains a timeless work, reflecting the complexities of human emotions and the enduring power of guilt and love.
