The Downward Turn is the first bilingual presentation of the literary work of the internationally acclaimed poet and prose writer of Thessaloniki, Dinos Christianopoulos. His unique short stories, written in the classical tradition, are designed to challenge the reader to rethink the position of people marginalized because of the prejudices of society. In his work he recognizes the power of individual choice and the individuality of ordinary people. This collection is a representative sample of over 30 years of work by this outspoken Greek literary figure who dares to challenge conventional boundaries.