Bouboulina and the Greek Revolution: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Heroine of 1821 ed. by April Kalogeropoulos Householder (review).

The article discusses the book "Bouboulina and the Greek Revolution: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Heroine of 1821" edited by April Kalogeropoulos Householder. The book focuses on Laskarina Bouboulina, a key figure in the Greek Revolution of 1821, and examines her representation and commemoration in various forms of art, film, songs, and poems. The volume takes an interdisciplinary approach, bringing together historians, art historians, scholars of film and literary studies, and ethnomusicologists. While the book provides important insights, the reviewer points out some disagreements with certain claims made in the introductory essays and suggests a more nuanced understanding of Greek society during the Revolution. The reviewer also highlights the essays in the book that explore Bouboulina's reception in different countries and her lasting impact. Overall, the book offers a valuable contribution to the literature on the Greek Revolution and encourages further research and exploration of the complexities and silences in historical sources. [Extracted from the article]