JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Role of Martyrdom and Victimhood in the Memory of the Greek Civil War Refugees in Czechoslovakia through the Prism of 'Refugee' Literature.

  • Published In: Journal of Modern European History, 2024, v. 22, n. 2. P. 188 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Tohma, Nikola 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the narratives of collective victimhood and martyrdom among refugees from the Greek Civil War (GCW, 1946–1949) who settled in post-1948 communist Czechoslovakia. It analyzes their literary production—including memoirs, fiction, and popular histories—to explore how these narratives shaped the diaspora's identity, motivations, and functions. Early communist-era portrayals emphasized heroic martyrdom and anti-fascist resistance, aligning with state propaganda, while later works, especially post-1989 democratization, revealed more personal and diverse expressions of victimhood that challenged official narratives. The study highlights the fluidity of these narratives and their central role in maintaining the diaspora's connection to their homeland and negotiating their place in exile.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Modern European History. 2024/05, Vol. 22, Issue 2, p188
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1611-8944
  • DOI:10.1177/16118944241241427
  • Accession Number:177035981
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