Greek literature

The Benaki Museum, in cooperation with Kazantzakis Publications, has put together a tribute to the great Cretan writer Nikos Kazantzakis, with exhibits on display at three of the museum's venues. At the Pireos Street annex, visitors can see notes, letters and manuscripts that shed light on the author's life.

The Athens Concert Hall is hosting the Third Athens World Poetry Festival in its garden, starting on Monday, September 18, with presentations of work by Ali Calderon, Kyriakos Charalambides, Dimitra Christodoulou, Zefi Daraki, Milovan Marcetic, Eleni Marinaki, Boris A.

After 10 sold-out performances last season, the Greek National Opera's Alternative Stage production of "Erotokritos" returns for one more night, this time at the open-air Herod Atticus Theater.

The 46th annual book fair, whose focus this year is literature that has been adapted for the stage and screen, is taking place in the grounds of Zappeio Hall from September 1-17. There will also be a big tribute to Nikos Kazantzakis, as 2017 has been dedicated to the celebrated Cretan writer. Opening hours are Mondays to Thursdays from 6 to 10.30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to 11 p.m.

The National Archaeological Museum celebrates the 150th anniversary since its foundation with the exhibition “Odysseys”. Until the October of 2017.

The Nikos Kazantzakis Museum in the village of Myrtia in Iraklio on Crete has put together a series of events from July 12 to 16 focusing on the great Greek writer's impressions of England when he visited the country in 1939. Kazantzakis had expressed his admiration for the English and their "fundamental virtues," describing them as people of few words, a lot of action and great humanity.

The 60th edition of the Philippi Festival showcases young, talented artists, while also paying homage to director Theodoros Terzopoulos and the choral works of Mikis Theodorakis.

The Nikos Kazantzakis Museum in the village of Myrtia on Crete has put together a series of events from July 12 to 16 focusing on the great Greek writer's impressions of England when he visited the country in 1939. Kazantzakis had expressed his admiration for the English and their "fundamental virtues," describing them as people of few words, a lot of action and great humanity.

Greek entechno singer Manolis Mitsias is performing a series of shows featuring songs based on the poems of Nikos Gatsos at the Parnassos Literary Society until Friday, May 19. Mitsias will be joined on stage by acclaimed actress Karyofyllia Karabeti. Shows start at 9 p.m.

Greek entechno singer Manolis Mitsias takes up a weeklong residency at the Parnassos Literary Society, where he will be performing a series of concerts featuring songs based on the poems of Nikos Gatsos. Mitsias will be joined on stage by acclaimed actress Karyofyllia Karabeti. Shows start at 9 p.m.