The Magas by Penelope Delta was published in 1935 and is considered one of the most important texts of modern Greek literature. The vividness and immediacy of the author draw us into a reading experience where love for animals, for the homeland, and for people take center stage.

I am Magas, a small fox terrier, and I have just arrived at my new home in Alexandria... I come from a good breed and am a loyal guardian. I love my owners and their children. However – how do I manage it? – trying to do good, I always end up causing trouble... I'm not bad, nor very lively, and as I grow older, I realize that human laws are very different from dog laws. And somehow, I continually find myself in adventures...