Captain Corelli's Mandolin

Brief Overview

The novel "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" is set on the Greek island of Cephalonia during World War II. The main character, Pelagia, the daughter of a local doctor, is engaged to a fisherman named Mandras, who goes off to war. Soon, the island is occupied by Italian forces, and Captain Antonio Corelli, a musician and romantic, is billeted in Pelagia's home. Despite initial hostility, a love develops between Pelagia and Corelli. However, the war and political events threaten their feelings. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, heroism, and human resilience against the backdrop of historical upheavals.