Tasos Leivaditis: Poet of Revolutions and Sunsets
with Dr Nick Trakakis
- When:
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Where: Was at Greek Centre, Mezzanine ( but a recording is available on: YouTube)Mezzanine Level, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
- Entry: Free
Event Details
Tasos Leivaditis (1922-88) is one of the greats of modern Greek literature. He was born and raised in Athens, taking an interest in both poetry and politics from a young age. He joined the communist-led resistance in WWII, but with the escalation of the civil war in 1948 he was arrested and detained on island prison camps in the Aegean, including the barbarous Makronisos. He was released late in 1951, and soon after made his poetic debut, giving vivid expression to the horrors of war and the yearning for justice and peace. He went on to work as a literary critic while also producing a rich poetic oeuvre that would win him critical and popular renown in Greece.
This seminar will provide an overview of Leivaditis’ life as well as an introduction to his major works.
About Dr Nick Trakakis
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Dr Nick Trakakis teaches philosophy at the Australian Catholic University, and also writes and translates poetry. His translations of Tasos Leivaditis’ work include “The Blind Man with the Lamp” (Denise Harvey Publications, 2014), “Violets for a Season” (Red Dragonfly Press, 2017), “Autumn Manuscripts” (Smokestack Books, 2020, joint winner of the NSW Premier’s Translation Prize), and “Night Visitor” (Human Side Press, 2023).
Sponsors
Hellenic Writers' Association of Australia
About Greek History and Culture Seminars 2024
This event belongs to the series, Greek History and Culture Seminars 2024.
The Greek Community of Melbourne hosts a wide range of events, from intimate gatherings to large functions, and celebrates cultural diversity with vibrant festivals, performances, and exhibitions.
SERIES DATES: Thursday, 07/03/2024 – Thursday, 26/09/2024
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- LANGUAGE English
- CATEGORY Education
- EVENT SERIES Seminars > Greek History and Culture Seminars 2024
- SERIES DATES Thursday, 07/03/2024 – Thursday, 26/09/2024
- PRESENTED BY The Greek Community of Melbourne
- FEATURING Dr Nick Trakakis
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PLACE Was at Greek Centre, Mezzanine ( but a recording is available on: YouTube)
- ADDDRESS Mezzanine Level, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000