European unity, modern Greek identity and historicization of the Past : the 'Greek crisis' as perceived in contemporary literary texts

The aim of this article is to examine the Greek and international aesthetic reaction phenomenon economic crisis. By examining literary texts that depict Greece during era austerity, I attempt explain how crisis perceived in field. Thus, aspire analyse way which literature negotiates terms economy, crisis, Europe, power past. At same time, discuss contemporary images Other; through a comparative study relevant texts, highlight political ideological rhetoric under examination, as well perception global issue, rather than 'Greek adventure'. In sense, authors examination do not simply dramatise traumatic events recession, but they also suggest broader definition phenomenon, discussing aspects European South its balance with North.