HELLENIC LITERATURE SOC. 12/15/95

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HELLENIC LITERATURE SOCIETY

A newsletter of Greek literature provided by

the H.L.S. A non-profit organization

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DECEMBER 15, 1995

ANNOUNCEMENTS

* Travel and Study in Greece *

* Greek Book Exhibit *

"GREECE IN PRINT, 1996" will exhibit a large selection of books (several thousand) printed in both English and Greek. Visitors to the exhibit will have the opportunity to browse and explore a variety of themes such as: art, children's books, classical studies, cookbooks, culture, Greek-American studies, history, language courses, literature & fiction, modern Greek Studies, philosophy, poetry, religion, schoolbooks, travel guides, women's studies, as well as educational and cultural audio and video cassettes and computer software. During the course of this two day exhibition, noted authors and scholars will conduct lectures and workshops on site.

This effort will be made a reality through the volunteer efforts of Greeks and philhellenes alike. With the support of all of us the treasures of Greece will be presented for all to share. A lasting gift through the written word.

The Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the Hellenic Literature Society request your support and patronage. We urge you to become part of it. Donations to the Hellenic Literature Society are tax deductible.

NEW PUBLICATIONS

* English Language *

THE GREEK WAY OF DEATH, by Robert Garland
Surveying funerary rites and attitudes toward death from the time of Homer to the fourth century B.C., the author seeks to show what the ordinary Greek felt about death and the dead. Appealing to scholars and the general audience.
192 pgs, 5.5x8.5, Paper, $ 12.95

NEW VOICES IN THE NATION, by Jane Hart
In Greece, the resistance movement during World War II involved an unprecedented opportunity for social and political change initiated by the National Liberation Front. Leaders envisioned postwar Greece as a popular democracy structured to allow a range of new voices to be heard. Believing in gender equality, they attempted to expand the category of "national citizen" to include women as well as men. The author describes, often in the words of Greek women, how lives were transformed by active participation in the resistance against the Germans and the anticommunist aftermath.
368 pgs, 6.0x9.0, Paper $ 16.95, Cloth $ 39.95

WARFARE IN THE ANCIENT WORLD, by General Sir John Hackett
This vilume is a comprehensive survey of military systems and their evolution from the earliest recorded times to the late Roman Empire. It analyzes period by period the organization, tactics armor and weaponry of armies from the host of Pharaoh Thutmosis II to the mobile army of the Byzantine Empire in the fifth century AD. At the core of the book is a series of superb color reconstructions covering the whole range of classical warfare.
256 pgs, 8.2x11.2, Cloth, $ 35.00

THE WORLD OF ODYSSEUS, by British Museum/BBC
The Odyssey is almost the oldest story in Europe. This book explores the background of Homer's Odyssey and seeks out the facts behind the legend of Odysseus' strange voyage and battles with fabulous gods and monsters.
48 pages, 7.7x10.2 inches, Full Color, Ages: 8-12, Paper, $ 7.95

* Greek Language *

GAMHLIO DWRO tns Biktwrias Theodorou
H B. Theodwrou, me liges kai aples koubevtes, fwtismeves apo tnv poinsh tou authevtikou aisthnmatos, apavtaei me th voubela auth sto "Gia eva diko sou dwmatio", avasustnvei tous maiavdrous tns guvaikeias psuxns, tous laburivthous opou upnwttei to oveiro kai n epavastasn, h prosdokia tou proswpikou xrovou, xwrou, tns autovomns, dikaiwmevns guvaikeias uparksns.
102 selides, $ 8.75

ENA PAKETO ARWMA tou Gerasimou Devdrivou
Dekatria peza keimeva, avaferomeva stov kosmo twv dutikwv suvoikiwv tns Attikns kai stnv koultoura tou. Molovoti kai edw kuriarxei to evtova folkloriko stoixeio, to uliko tou o suggrafeas to xeirizetai kuriolektika me maestria, kai poutheva dev diafaivetai kav h tosn suxva emfavizomevh stous veous pezografous tasn gia melo, pou toso polu tous metha kai toso bathia tous "suvarpazei".
296 selides $ 20.50

KAI KSAFNIKA XIONISE XRONIA tou Paulou Kagiou
O afngntns Xrovos kivnmatografei treis zwes, evav erwta pou gevvobolaei sunexws mes sta xalasmata, mia epoxn opou n bia kai o paralogismos tns kathnmerivotntas exouv perasei sto epipedo tns psuxwsns. Afhghmatika, o Kagios dramatopoiei tn sxesei twv kevtrikwv nrwwv tou, tou Tasou kai tou Dnmntrn, oxi toso me tnv Hlektra, tn guvaika - dnmiourgia alla me tov idio tous to Xrovo kai me to Xrovo tns zwns.

TO KARAMELODENTRO tns Tasoulas D. Tsilmevn
Eivai n istoria duo mikrwv adelfwv apo tnv poln, tns Balias kai tou Steliou, pou pervouv tis kalokairives diakopes tous, mazi me tous goveis tous, filoksevoumevoi twv suggevwv tous s' eva xwrio tou Olumpou. Ekei, suvtrofia me tous dwdeka theous, tous arxaious muthous kai tis laikes paradoseis, avakaluptouv ta pio perierga pragmata kai tous pio apithavous thnsaurous.
96 selides, Hlikias: 6-10 etwv. $ 12.00

BEST SELLERS IN GREECE

1. H Prova Tou Nufikou by N. Giavvakopoulou, ekdosn Kastaniwtns
2. Evas Skoufos Apo Porfura by M. Douka, ekdosn Kedros
3. To Trito Stefavi by K. Taxtsns, ekdosn Eksavtas
4. Amav Amav by A. Papadaln, ekdosn Kallentns
5. O Kosmos Tns Sofias by G. Gkaarnter, ekdosn Nea Suvora
6. H Agapn Argnse Mia Mera by L. Zwgrafou, ekdosn Aleksavdreia
7. To Spiti Tou Exthrou Mou by N. Xouliaras, ekdosn Nefeln
8. Opou Se Paei H Kardia by P. Tamaro, ekdosn Wkeanida
9. Deka Muthoi Kai Mia Istoria by N. Papavdreou, ekdosn Kastaviwtns
10. Klemmevn Zwh by A. Fakivos, ekdosn Kastaviwtns

GIVE TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS,
TO GREEKS AND NON-GREEK ALIKE,
A GIFT THEY WILL NEVER FORGET ....
A BOOK OF GREEK LITERATURE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The first museum show to focus on the lives of women in classical Greece. On display at the Walters Art Gallery, 600 North Charles Street. For further information call (410) 547-9000.

November 21 - January 7 * New York, NY - EXHIBITION. "FROM PENTELICON TO THE PARTHENON"

Series of drawings by the architect Manolis Korres on display at the Foundation for Hellenic Culture, 7 W 57th Street. For further information call (212) 308-6908.

December 16 * New York, NY - POETRY READING

Lilly Bita will read excerpts from her latest work at the Cornelia Street Cafe, 6:00 PM. For further information call (212) 989-9318.

December 17 * Orange, NJ - MUSICAL PROGRAM

Saint Constantine and Helen Church's choir, under the direction of E. James Vardohis, will present a Christmas musical program at 7:00 PM, 510 Linden Place. For more information call (201) 674-6600.

January 5-7 * Seattle, WA - SKI RETREAT

The Young Adult League Ski Retreat will be held during Epiphany Weekend at Buck Creek Lodge. This year's theme is "Orthodox Christian Stewardship." For more information and registration call Christine or Irene Argue at (206) 232-5905.

January 5-22 * Baltimore, MD - TRAVEL-STUDY COURSE ON THE HISTORY OF CRETE.

The History department of Towson State University. Involves a trip to Greece. Contact A. Blumfield (410) 830-2911, TSU. Towson MD 21204.

January 11 * Cambridge, MA - LECTURE

Dr. Guido Magno, author of "The Healing Hand", will speak on "Highlights of Ancient Greek Medicine" at the Greek Institute, 1038 Massachusetts Ave., 8:00 PM, (617)547-4770.

January 16 * Cambridge, MA - HELICON SOCIETY LECTURE

Professor Ioannis Miaouli, Dean of Engineering, Tufts University, will speak on "Why Girls Shun Science and Math?" at the Greek Institute, 1038, Massachusetts Ave, at 3:30 PM.

January 21 * New York, NY - THE HISTORY OF BYZANTINE ART: FROM ICONOCLASM TO THE CRUSADES

The Hellenic University Club and Parnassos Greek Cultural Society present Veronica Kalas, Byzantine art historian at NYU Institute of Fine Arts. The Holy Trinity Cathedral 319 E 74th St at 3:30 PM.

January 26-February 10 * Boston, MA - CINAMA FESTIVAL

The New Greek Cinema Festival will be held at the Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave. For film schedule call (617) 369-3305.

February 3-6 * St. Augustine, FL - PILGRIMAGE

The 14th annual pilgrimage to St. Photios Greek Orthodox Shrine. For further information and reservations call the St. Photios Foundation at (904) 829-8205.

February 8-11 * Silver Creek, CO - CONFERENCE

The Denver Diocese Young Adult League Members will host the seventh annual YAL show conference February 8-11, near Rocky Mountain National Park. Keynote speaker will be Rev. Lou Christopoulos dean of Annunciation Cathedral in Houston. His topic will be "Role of the Laity". For more information contact: Diocese of Denver, Office of Youth and Young Adult League Ministries. (303) 333-7794.

NOTES

* Reviewed books may be purchased through the Greek Book Club of Cosmos Publishing Co., Inc. in cooperation with the Hellenic Literature Society. Members of the G.B. Club are entitled to discounts of 20% to 30% off the publisher's list price without any other obligations. Please send all book purchase requests, or requests for copies of the Greek Book Club's catalog to the H.L.S.

* Donations to the Hellenic Literature Society are tax deductible. Funds are used to promote the reading of Greek Literature; to organize Greek literary and cultural events; to endow libraries with books of Greek literature; to create & finance libraries at the schools of the Greek Diaspora; to finance scholarships and fellowships in Greek studies; to assist Greek authors publish their manuscripts; and, award an annual prize for excellence in Greek literature. If we are instructed to direct a donation to the library of a specific institution, books will be inscribed with the name of the donor and will be accompanied by an explanatory letter.

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