Event Description
The Culture Ministry of Greece has named the year of 2013 as the "Year of Constantine Cavafy" in the light of the 150th anniversary of the world-renowned poet's birth.
On this occasion, Theatro Ena prepared an evening with dramatized readings of thirty poems of Cavafy by the actors Manolis Michaelides, Sotiris Mestanas and Andreas Araouzos.
A few words about Cavafy
Constantine Cavafy (1863-1933) was a Greek poet who lived in Alexandria and worked as a journalist and civil servant. He published 154 poems; dozens more remained incomplete or in sketch form. His most important poetry was written after his fortieth birthday. Cavafy became one of the most influential literary Greek figures in the modern era and was responsible for the establishment of the modern Greek poetry on the international scene.
Among his most important poems you will find "Ithaca" and "Waiting for the Barbarians".
One of the most important poets in modern Greek literature, his poetry is characterized by strong symbolism combined with unadorned speech and has been translated into French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and many other languages.
Where
Theatro Ena (4 Athinas Avenue), Nicosia
When
On Tuesdays and Thursdays
From Tuesday, May 21st until Thursday, May 30th
Time
20:30 - 21:30
Cost
€10 including the first wine
Contact
Call 22 348203 for more details
