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Reading Greece20 hours ago
📌It was on this day, on 29 April 1933, that one of the most influential Greek #poets of the 20th century as well as one of the most important figures in Western poetry, C.P. Cavafy, passed away.

On this occasion, have a look at Reading Greece’s tribute to C.P. Cavafy as was as at some of the book shedding new light on the work of the great Greek poet.

📚A tribute to C.P. Cavafy
https://www.greeknewsagenda.gr/poem-of-the-month-a-tribute-to-c-p-cavafy/

📚Book of the Month: “Specters of Cavafy” by Maria Boletsi
https://www.greeknewsagenda.gr/book-of-the-month-specters-of-cavafy-by-maria-boletsi/

📚Book of the Month: ‘Cavafy’s Hellenistic Antiquities: History, Archaeology, Empire’ by Takis Kayalis
https://www.greeknewsagenda.gr/book-of-the-month-cavafy-hellenistic-antiquities-history-archeology-empire-by-takis-kayalis/

📚Book of the Month: “The City – Urban Space in the Work of C.P. Cavafy” by Vassilis Colonas
https://www.greeknewsagenda.gr/book-of-the-month-the-city-urban-space-in-the-work-of-c-p-cavafy-by-vassilis-colonas/
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Reading Greece23 hours ago
🎥C. P. Cavafy: 162 Years Since His Birth in 120 Minutes🎥

How do contemporary creators of image and sound engage with the Alexandrian #poet and his work? On the anniversary of the great poet’s birth, seven short films and a documentary dedicated to his life and work will premiere on the Onassis Channel on YouTube and onassis.org

For more info 👉https://www.onassis.org/news/c-p-cavafy-162-years-since-his-birth-in-120-minutes

Ίδρυμα Ωνάση / Onassis Foundation
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Reading Greece2 days ago
📚📚Ιtaly is the country of honour at the 21st Thessaloniki Book Fair, which will take place on 8-11 May, 2025. Themed ‘Orrizonti Vicini” [Shared Horizons], Italy’s participation will focus on the rediscovery of its proximity to Greece through dialogue, reflection, mutual understanding and the constant stimulation of ideas contained in the world of books.

On this occasion, Reading Greece spoke to the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute of Athens, Francesco Neri, about the scope and program of Italy as the country of honour at the 21st TBF, the appeal of Italian literature in Greece, and the role of cultural institutes in promoting deeper understanding between countries and cultures.

Read the Italian version of the interview 👉https://www.puntogrecia.gr/intervista-il-direttore-dellistituto-italiano-di-cultura-di-atene-francesco-neri-sullitalia-come-ospite-donore-alla-fiera-internazionale-del-libro-di-salonicco-2025/

Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Atene
Thessaloniki Book Fair / Διεθνής Έκθεση Βιβλίου Θεσσαλονίκης
HFBC Ελληνικό Ίδρυμα Βιβλίου και Πολιτισμού
Punto Grecia
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Reading Greece: Director of the Italian Cultural Institute of Athens, Francesco Neri, on Italy as the Country of Honour at the Thessaloniki Book Fair 2025 - Greek News Agenda
Italy will be the country of honour at the 21st Thessaloniki Book Fair, which will take place on 8 to 11 May 2025. Themed ‘Orrizonti Vicini” [Shared Horizons], Italy’s participation will focus on the rediscovery of its proximity to Greece through dialogue, reflection, mutual understanding and ...
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