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The tiller of the times
New 2023 Edition First edition 2012 The tiller of the times is Augerinos Andreou's sixth of eight Greek poetry collections. Written in modern Greek in 2006, it is the first to be translated into English. What is the connection between ancient Greek culture, folk lore, history and the long-suffering Greek citizen of the day? The poet, a respected lawyer in the EU state of Greece, opens a window for the reader into his inner world. He unfolds his ethics and aesthetics by capturing moments in time both past and present. Poignant and evocative, his poetry reflects life in the countryside as well as urban living: the rich tapestry of life in Greece at the beginning of the third millenium. Andreou...
Tracing the times
The "prequel" of "The tiller of the times", "Tracing the Times" (original Greek text, 2005) by Athens lawyer and poet, Augerinos Andreou, was translated and published in English (2013-2014) by Connie Stamos. Andreou's themes come from antiquity and Greek history, as well as his reflections on the harshness of city life as opposed to the poet's birthplace in Ano Kalendini, Arta. Capturing the narratives and the style of folk songs of Epirus, Andreou curates the words, sounds, music, nature and imagery of his homeland. Augerinos Andreou is an Athens lawyer. He is current Secretary (2023) and President (2009) of the Athens-based Hellenic Literary Society. REVIEWED by Dr. Maria Sidiropoulou Prof...
The Tiller of the Times
Enlarged paperback, 84 pages (2nd ed.2023): English translation of modern Greek poetry, includes an academic review, translator's introduction and 3 Appendices. Glossy colour cover / black & white interior. What is the connection between ancient Greek culture, folk lore, and Greek citizens in the 3rd millennium? The poet, a respected lawyer in Athens, Greece, opens a window for the reader into his inner world. He unfolds his ethics and aesthetics by exploring variations on three themes: a) Insights into moments that seem to be "frozen" in ancient Greek history; b) the musings of a modern-day philosopher and poet; and c) the folk songs, history and folklore of the poet's native Epirus. Poigna...
Tracing the Times
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Tracing the Times
Enlarged paperback, includes author's preface and translator's foreword, 122 pages, print-on-demand (ships in 5 business days). The "prequel" of "The tiller of the times," "Tracing the Times" (original Greek text, 2005) by Athens lawyer and poet, Augerinos Andreou, was translated and published in English (2013-2014) by Connie Stamos. Andreou has written modern Greek poetry about themes from antiquity and Greek history, as well as his reflections on the harshness of city life as opposed to the poet's birthplace in Ano Kalendini, Arta. Capturing the narratives and the style of folk songs of Epirus, Andreou curates the words, sounds, music, nature and imagery of his homeland. This work is enmeshed in the lives of both authors, as they tried to face adversity and loss with courage while nurturing their crafts.
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The Shield of Achilles
"The first critical edition of W. H. Auden's poetry collection The Shield of Achilles, which won the 1956 National Book Award in Poetry, this book will include the complete text of Auden's award-winning volume The Shield of Achilles, accompanied critical commentary by Alan Jacobs: a preface to provide historical and publishing context; a longer introduction to orient the reader to the poems themselves; and detailed notes on words or passages in need of clarification for contemporary readers. Jacobs, who has edited two previous critical editions of Auden's poetry, argues that this was the most important single collection of poems Auden published, and also the most coherent of his collections....
I Will Fly
This is a collection of poems written by Dawn Huffaker and Maria Kontaxis. They are meant to inspire or encourage. Life can be challenging, and, perhaps, these poems can bring a smile or give comfort. Nobody walks through life alone.
History of Greek Cinema
The book is a detailed historical survey of Greek cinema from its very beginning (1905) until today (2010).
