Athens Tales: Athens in Literature and Song

🌟 Join us for a captivating evening at the launch of Athens Tales! 🌟
Dive into an anthology celebrating 150 years of Greek short fiction about Athens, expertly compiled and translated into English by Joshua Barley.

📖 Event Highlights:

• 🖼️ An illustrated presentation by Joshua Barley, delving into the anthology’s rich tapestry of stories
• 🎶 A special performance of Athenian songs by mezzo-soprano Alexandra Achillea, accompanied on piano

✨ This is the main UK launch of Athens Tales, recently published by Oxford University Press. Discover narratives filled with themes of war, migration, and love, portraying the many transformations of Greece’s vibrant capital. With contributions from 18 notable authors, this anthology not only serves as an introduction to modern Greek literature but also paints a vivid portrait of Athens through its literary voices.

📅 Date: 10 oktober 17:00 - 19:00
📍 Location: 16-18 Paddington Street, Marylebone, W1U 5AS, London, UK
🔗 Get your tickets here!