NEWSLETTER WINTER 2011-2012 CONTENTS 1. COMMEMORATIVE SYMPOSIUM FOR THE 129TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS 2. MEMORIAL SERVICE IN HONOUR OF NIKOS AND ELENI KAZANTZAKIS 3. CONCLUSION OF THE COMMEMORATIVE CIRCLE FOR THE 129TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS WITH A SPECIAL OFFER FROM THE KAZANTZAKIS PUBLICATIONS 4. FINAL PERFORMANCES FOR SAVIORS OF GOD: THE ATHENS MUSIC HALL 5. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE HEROIC VILLAGE OF FYLLA, CHALKIDA AND CHRIST RECRUCIFIED 6. NEW RELEASE: GERHART HAUPTMANN’S VOR SONNENUNTERGANG TRANSLATED BY NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS
PERMANENT COLUMN A FEW WORDS ABOUT THE KAZANTZAKIS PUBLICATIONS [PATROCLOS STAVROU]
COMMEMORATIVE CIRCLE OF EVENTS IN HONOUR OF THE 129TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS FEBRUARY 18, 19 and 20, 2012 In honour of the 129th anniversary of the birth of Nikos Kazantzakis on February 18th 2012, the Hellenic Writers Society (EEL) and the Kazantzakis Publications organized a Symposium entitled “The work and personality of Nikos Kazantzakis”.
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COMMEMORATIVE SYMPOSIUM
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COMMEMORATIVE SYMPOSIUM FEBRUARY 18TH 2012 The Symposium was held at the ‘Michailas Averoff’ Hall of the Hellenic Writers Society on February 18th 2012, on a day of a double anniversary: the birth of our ecumenical author, Nikos Kazantzakis, and the death of his beloved wife, Eleni. Opening greetings were delivered by Vasilis Dimoulas, Vice President of the Hellenic Writers Society, and Niki P. Stavrou, Director of the Kazantzakis Publications [Patroclos Stavrou]. Pavlos Nathanail, President of the Executive Board of the Hellenic Writers Society, Antonis Vgontzas, President of the Lawyers Solidarity Society, Mary Stavrou, member of the Hellenic Writers Society, Andreas Voskos, Professor of Ancient Greek Philology at the School of Philosophy of the University of Athens, and Tasos Makratos, poet, researcher at the University of Athens, and member of the Executive Board of the Hellenic Writers Society, all spoke regarding the work and the personality of Nikos Kazantzakis. Moderator was the curator of the Hellenic Writers Society, Kostas Karousos. Actors Thaleia Argyriou and Giannis Thomas narrated excerpts from Eleni N. Kazantzakis’ book: Nikos Kazantzakis, A Biography Based on His Letters, under the artistic direction of theatrologist Andromache Montzoli, and the musical accompaniment was provided by Fofi Kondyli on the piano, and by the string quartet Quattro Elementi with Alexandros Halapsis on the violin. The Symposium concluded with a reception.
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COMMEMORATIVE SYMPOSIUM
Niki P. Stavrou
Vasilis Dimoulas
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Andreas Voskos
This Symposium marked a momentous milestone, as it was the first time the Hellenic Writers Society and the Kazantzakis Publications [Patroclos Stavrou] worked together in a joint organization of a scholarly and literary gathering, dedicated to our ecumenical author. Of especial import is the fact that the celebration for the anniversary of the birth of Nikos Kazantzakis took place at the historic premises of the Hellenic Writers Society, where Nikos Kazantzakis – the bust of whom is on display there (featured left) – acted as its President between 1945-1949.
Antonis Vgontzas
Mary P. Stavrou
Tasos Makratos
Kostas Karousos
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MEMORIAL SERVICES
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IN MEMORIAM - FEBRUARY 19, 2012 On the second day of the Commemorative Circle of Events 2012, the memorial service in honour of Nikos Kazantzakis and his wife, Eleni, held at the Holy Church of St. Dionysius the Aeropagite, was attended by many relatives and beloved friends. Concurrently, services were also held at Tapia Martinego in Herakleion Crete (where a wreath was deposited on the tombs of Nikos and Eleni Kazantzakis) as well as at the Holy Church of the Apostle Andrew in Plati, in Nicosia, Cyprus.
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COMMEMORATIVE CIRCLE OF EVENTS – LAST SHOW FOR SAVIORS OF GOD
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The Commemorative Circle of Events 2012 in honour of the 129th anniversary of the birth of Nikos Kazantzakis and the 8th anniversary of the death of Eleni N. Kazantzakis concluded on Monday, February 20th 2012, with a special day of 50% discount sale on every title to be purchased directly at the premises of the Kazantzakis Publications [Patroclos Stavrou] in Athens.
LAST PERFORMANCE FOR SAVIORS OF GOD AT THE ‘THEATRO TIS IMERAS’ The last fortnight of December 2011 marked the end of the theatrical season for the staging of the adaptation of Nikos Kazantzakis’ Saviors of God at the Theatro tis Imeras theater. This extraordinary embodiment of the words of Nikos Kazantzakis in theatrical form under the direction of Panos Angelopoulos and the artistic direction of Andromache Montzoli was presented during a special tribute to the life and work of the great Greek author, Nikos Kazantzakis. The theatrical adaptation negotiated the very core of the philosophy of the great thinker and author, with respect and fidelity to the original text, the Kazantzakis’ “Cry” towards his fellow man and God. The onstage success of this singular work will continue for only two additional performances at the Athens Music Hall on the 20th and 21st of April, 2012. Proceeds will be donated to charity.
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THE HISTORIC VILLAGE FYLLA AND THE KAZANTZAKIS PUBLICATIONS
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THE HISTORIC VILLAGE FYLLA OF CHALKIDA AND THE KAZANTZAKIS PUBLICATIONS [PATROCLOS STAVROU] The Kazantzakis Publications [Patroclos Stavrou] and Ioannis Karvelas, President of Fylla village in Chalkida, Euvoia make an appeal for the kind support of anyone who may contribute financially for the needs of the residents of this historic village for whom the recent economic crisis has been especially detrimental. The beautiful village of Fylla is a picturesque highland settlement situated just 5 minutes from the town of Chalkida and 40 minutes from Athens. Birthplace of Neofytos Adam (member of the Society of Friends, Bishop of Evrippos and President of the Holy Synod), as well as the Revolutionary War hero, Admiral Andreas Miaoulis, the village of Fylla is brimming with history. The Holy Monastery of St. George (ARMA) and the Holy Church of Panagia Rizokasteliotissa (both exceptional examples of the late Byzantine period), the towering Kasteli (knights’ castle from the 13th century) and the paternal home of Andreas Miaoulis figure prominently in this warm and hospitable village that manages to retain the color and scent of ages gone.
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THE HISTORIC VILLAGE FYLLA AND THE KAZANTZAKIS PUBLICATIONS
Kastelli Saint George Monastery
March 25th parade Greek Revolution Day
The bust of Andreas Miaoulis
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From February 27, 2012 and for the duration of this entire spring, the Kazantzakis Publications [Patroclos Stavrou] will offer a percentage of the profits from each sale of the classic novel Christ Recrucified to the historic village Fylla in Euvoia, for the needs of the 1500 residents who are being sorely tested by the financial crisis that is plaguing our country.
The masterful novel Christ Recrucified reflects the social conflicts of its age, while at the same time asks the timeless question that is prevalent even today: how much has the world changed after the miracles, the teachings, the suffering and the Resurrection of Christ? Is love always condemned to be crucified? Read this masterpiece by Nikos Kazantzakis, which became an unforgettable television series, a classic film, an opera and a theatrical play, and contribute, in this way, to the fulfillment of the most basic needs of the village Fylla, this integral part of our historical and cultural legacy.
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KAZANTZAKIS PUBLICATIONS’ PITTA CUTTING
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KAZANTZAKIS PUBLICATIONS’ PITTA CUTTING On January 20, 2012 the Kazantzakis Publications staff and friends gathered for the New Year’s ‘pitta cutting’ in a family atmosphere at the newly renovated premises of the Kazantzakis Publications [Patroclos Stavrou]. All wished to one another for this year to bring the much deserved vindication to all who face adversity in these trying times, and especially for all those who continue to labor tirelessly for the dissemination and advancement of the works of our great Cretan ecumenical author, Nikos Kazantzakis.
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The director of the Kazantzakis Publications [Patroclos Stavrou] Niki P. Stavrou congratulated Nikolas Ouranos for his inspired and original work, and donated a copy of Nikos Kazantzakis’ Saviors of God and The Odyssey to two winners of the celebratory lottery draw. Niki P. Stavrou announced the joint organization of a lecture series with Koryfogrammi regarding the forbidden works of Nikos Kazantzakis.
Details regarding the dates and the venue will be announced in due time through the official websites as well as the Facebook pages of the Kazantzakis Publications and Koryfogrammi.
JANUARY 24TH 2012 SAVIORS OF GOD AND THE ODYSSEY OFFERED AT THE KORYFOGRAMMI PITTA CUTTING In a warm atmosphere at the Metropolitan Hotel on Saturday, January 24, 2012, Nikos Ouranos spoke of the internet phenomenon Koryfogrammi, a webpage which he envisioned and created to bring together authors, readers and bloggers. Contemporary writers and regular visitors of the webpage referred to this bright line uniting thousands of followers, each from his own perspective.
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DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT PEFKI
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DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT THE PEFKI FILM CLUB NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS’ TWO ENCOUNTERS WITH CZECHOSLOVAKIA On Sunday, February 12, 2012, the Pefki Film Club, in collaboration with the Lykovrisi-Pefki municipal public entity “Environment-Athletics-Culture” and the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Athens, and funded by the Municipality of Kifissia, offered a screening of the Greek version of the extraordinary documentary by Greek director Giorgos Agathonikiades, Nikos Kazantzakis’ Two Encounters with Czechoslovakia (originally for Czech television). The documentary, which was presented at the magnificent municipal theater of Pefki, focuses on the unknown aspects of the bonds between Nikos Kazantzakis and the Czech Republic. Niki P. Stavrou, Director of the Kazantzakis Publications [Patroclos Stavrou] who delivered a greeting prior to the screening, thanked Elli Mitsi, President of the Pekfi Film Club, for the warm hospitality and impeccable organization, and informed the audience regarding Nikos Kazatnzakis’ sojourn in Gottesgab, at the “summit of Czechoslovakia and of happiness”. She also referred to the ecumenical nature of the works of Nikos Kazantzakis and to the overwhelming appeal of his works abroad. Philologist Katerina Porphyrogeni, translator of the Czech language and President of the Nicholas and Eleni Porphyrogenis Foundation, spoke of the inspired Director Giorgos Agathonikiades and the remarkable work of Professor Růžena Dostálová of Charles University in Prague.
Nikos Kazantzakis in Gottesgab (1929)
Giorgos Agathonikiades
(left) Elli Mitsi and Niki P. Stavrou
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VOR SONNENUNTERGANG TRANSLATED BY NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS
The first edition of the unknown translation by Nikos Kazantzakis of Gerhart Hauptmann’s Vor Sonnenuntergang. Nikos Kazantzakis translated the work for the Greek National Theater, which staged the work with great success between 1936-1942, albeit without the final act, perhaps so as not to scandalize the morals of the times. In this edition we provide the text of the Kazantzakian translation rendered in full (Acts 1-4) together with the 5th and final act, translated by Dr. Evi Petropoulou, Assistant Professor at the Department of German Language and Philology of the University of Athens.
A FEW WORDS ABOUT THE KAZANTZAKIS PUBLICATIONS
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A FEW WORDS ABOUT THE KAZANTZAKIS PUBLICATIONS [PATROCLOS STAVROU] The Kazantzakis Publications [Patroclos Stavrou], based in Athens, is the publishing house which publishes and distributes exclusively the works of Nikos Kazantzakis and his wife, Eleni N. Kazantzakis in the Greek language in Greece, and as of the Fall of 2011, the world. When Nikos Kazantzakis drew his last breath on October 26, 1957, he entrusted the spiritual legacy of his work to his wife and life companion, his beloved Eleni, who devoted her own life to its advancement. The vision of Eleni Kazantzakis was a publishing house which would publish exclusively the works of Nikos Kazantzakis with the highest philological and aesthetic standards. Eleni’s dream was realized with the assistance of her adopted son, Patroclos Stavrou, in the form of the Kazantzakis Publications. This publishing house, in addition to the publication and distribution of the works of Nikos Kazantzakis and of his wife, Eleni, is the spiritual hearth of their life and work.
One of the most important missions of Eleni N. Kazantzakis and Patroclos Stavrou has been to ensure that anyone, in all the corners of the world, may find the works of Nikos Kazantzakis in his/her language or dialect. To this end, the Kazantzakis Estate has formed Kazantzakis Publications Ltd, a company dedicated to the facilitation of the translations of the works of Nikos and Eleni Kazantzakis around the world.
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A FEW WORDS ABOUT THE KAZANTZAKIS PUBLICATIONS
The Kazantzakis Publications [Patroclos Stavrou], which has been operating under this name since 1994, and previously, under the
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Publications, ensures that all the published works of Nikos Kazantzakis to which it holds the copyrights are readily available to the readership. As a rule, we take care to enhance and enrich each new edition or reprint with illuminating commentaries, photographic material, and relevant texts.
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Our books have been characterized by eminent personalities of the letters and the arts as masterpieces that honour the work of Nikos Kazantzakis with their aesthetic, their clarity, and their illuminating commentaries – books created by the highest standards and by the philological department of the Kazantzakis Publications, staffed by philologists proficient in the language, the idiom and the works of Nikos Kazantzakis, working in close cooperation with scholars and academic institutions (i.e. researchers, professors of Linguistics, Philosophy, Theology, and others).
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Since the Fall of 2011, the Kazantzakis Publications [Patroclos Stavrou] has embraced a new digital personality, actively engaging the world through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, thereby reinforcing its presence in the world of publishing, and which, in addition to the new E-Shop, will allow the global readership to enjoy even greater access to the works of Nikos Kazantzakis.
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It is the aspiration of the Kazantzakis Publications that the books of Nikos Kazantzakis reach the far corners of the world, and to become bridges upon which Zorba, Odysseus, and every one of the Kazantzakian heroes, may carry the flame of the Hellenic and ecumenical spirit of the steadfast and uncompromising man of Crete, Nikos Kazantzakis. Website: www. kazantzakispublications.org Twitter: twitter.com/#!/KazantzakisPub Facebook: www.facebook.com/KazantzakisPublications Blog: through the website
Website with E-shop
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By Eleni N. Kazantzakis
ΕΝΗΜΕΡΩΤΙΚΟ ΔΕΛΤΙΟ - ΧΕΙΜΩΝΑΣ 2011-2012
I know Resurrection lies at the summit of crucifixion; I will take heart, to bear my cross; help me, friends, that I may not fall! Nikos Kazantzakis, Christ Recrucified
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