This book explores the reciprocal cultural relations between Greece and Britain. It covers figures from Shakespeare and Milton to the philhellenes Shelley and Byron, offering an insightful contribution to a better understanding between the people of these two countries.
Panos Karagiorgos
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Greek and English Proverbs
Proverbs are gems of folklore that offer insight into human behaviour and a culture’s philosophy. As Francis Bacon said, “The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its proverbs”. This collection contains over 1000 Greek and English proverbs with translations.
The Greek Poet Cavafy and History
This monograph presents a survey and evaluation of Cavafy’s poetical work with an emphasis on his historical and didactic poems, examining the relationship between his writing and Aristotle’s Poetics for the first time.
The Reception of Shakespeare’s Works in Greece
This book contains new information on Shakespeare’s life and works. It compares the Greek translations with the English text of 8 plays and provides an annotated bibliography of over 230 Greek translations, placing Shakespeare first among foreign writers in Greece.