Thursday, 20 June 2013 6.00 pm free entry language: english contact: fassevents@unsw.edu.au 02 9385 8512
An evening of discussion and lively debate of the poetic vision of C.P Cavafy
Constantine Petrou Cavafy (1863-1933) is the world’s best known Modern Greek poet. He lived life in the diaspora, in cosmopolitan Alexandria in Egypt, where he expressed his unique vision of the Greek World through his poetry. In recent times there has been a surge of interest in his work and life, particularly in the English-speaking world. 2013 will mark the 150th anniversary of Cavafy’s birth.
The discussion will deal with a number of questions:
What does it mean to be Greek in the diaspora?
Why is a poet like Cavafy important for our understanding of what it means to be Greek?
What does Cavafy have to say about life and living in a cosmopolitan world?
Featuring panellists:
Professor Gregory Jusdanis, Ohio State University
Dr Dimitris Papanikolaou, University of Oxford
Dr George Syrimis, Yale University
Dr Karen Emmerich, University of Oregon
Dr Maria Boletsi, University of Leiden
Moderated by: Associate Professor Nicholas Doumanis, University of NSW
Venue: John Niland Scientia Building, University of NSW, Kensington Campus, in Sydney
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