Subject: Hellenic Literature Soc.-Jun 1 Topic: events From: Greek Literature Society ================================================== H E L L E N I C L I T E R A T U R E S O C I E T Y A newsletter of Greek literature provided by the H.L.S. A non-profit organization GreekBooks@AOL.com - P.O. Box 2255, River Vale, NJ 07675 Tel. 201-666-7374; Fax 201-664-3402 || JUNE 1, 1995 ================================================== TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST PLEASE E-MAIL YOUR FULL NAME AND BOTH YOUR ELECTRONIC & POST OFFICE ADDRESSES (HOME ADDRESS PLEASE). SUBSCRIBERS WILL RECEIVE HARD COPIES OF OUR CATALOGUES & BROCHURES AND ELECTRONIC UPDATES ON GREEK LITERATURE. (PLEASE SEND YOUR REQUESTS DIRECTLY TO GREEKBOOKS@AOL.COM; DO NOT POST THEM IN YOUR NEWSGROUP. PLEASE CALL 201-664-3494, IF YOUR E-MAIL IS NOT TRANSMITTED FOR ANY REASON.) NEW PUBLICATIONS ------------------------------ -- English Language -- APOLLONIUS OF RHODES: Jason & the Golden Fleese, translated by R. Hunter The Argonautica is the dramatic story of Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece and his relations with the dangerous Colchian princess, Medea. Written by Apollonius of Rhodes in the third century BC, this is the only extant Greek epic poem to bridge the gap between Homer and late antiquity, and it is a major product of the brilliant world of the Ptolemaic court at Alexandria. Apollonius explores many of the fundamental aspects of life in a highly original way: love, deceit, heroism, human ignorance of the divine, the limits of science. This volume offers the first scholarly translation into English prose for many years, combining readability wit accuracy and an attention to detail that will appeal to readers both with and without Greek. 175 pgs, 4.5x7.3, Paper, $ 8.25 NEW COLLEGE GREEK & ENGLISH DICTIONARY, by Paul Nathanail A comprehensive guide to the language of today's Greece. One of the first Greek dictionaries to reflect in its entirety the status of "demotic" Greek as the official language of the Greek nation. Focusing on everyday language currently spoken throughout Greece, this dictionary provides users with more than 50,000 words and phrases. The up-to-date, comprehensive wordlist puts the language of today's Greece into the hands of students, travelers, and general users. Includes up-to-date definitions of technical, scientific, and business terms, extensive listing of 175 irregular Greek verbs and their principal forms, and listings of geographical names in Greek. 584 pgs, 6.4x9.3 inches, Cloth, $ 29.95 EXPLORING RURAL GREECE, by Pamela Westland This book is for those who like to wander off the beaten path. Your best guide if you are on a driving trip looking for areas of great scenic beauty and cultural interest. The carefully planned itineraries and detailed maps will make your tour memorable. Includes background on the history and cuisine of the region, then focuses on the sights, towns, villages and countryside of interest - always with an emphasis on the little known and unexpected. 184 pgs, 5.4x8.5, maps, Paper, $ 12.95 GREECE: Trip Planner and Guide, by Paul Strathem For travelers who plan their own vacations. This book offers a fascinating mix of tours, itineraries, and side trips written in a relaxed, informal style. Beautifully illustrated with full-color photos and maps, the guide contains comprehensive sightseeing, hotel, and restaurant information in addition to concise histories and cultural notes for each region. 288 pgs, 4.7x8.7, Paper, $ 16.95 -- Greek Language -- H NEA MEGALH ASTROLOGIA, tns Tzoulia Parker Avasxediasmevn kai ousiastika avavewmevn kai emploutismevn, n Nea Megaln Astrologia proxwrei mexri to telos tou aiwna kai akomn perissotero. H e3ereuvnsn tou Diastnmatos, pou dieuruve tis gnwseis mas gia tis plavntikes epirroes, kai h suvergasia me epistnmovikous foreis se allous tomeis ereuvas, pollaplasiasan tis efarmoges tns astrologias sth prow0nsn tns psuxologikns, fusikns kai sexoualikns 0erapeias. H kaivourgia 0ewria twv Armovikwv prosedwse vea diastasn stnv katastrwsn kai ermnveia twv wroskopiwv. Oi astrologikoi pivakes kaluptouv osous 0a gevvn0ouv ews to 2001. 288 selides, 9.0x12.0 ivtses, Cloth, $ 38.00 TA ONEIRA KAI H ERMHNEIA TOUS Evas polutimos odngos gia tnv avalusn twv oveirwv, pou mas bon0aei na avtimetopizoume uposuveidntous fobous, empodia kai avti0etes duvaneis. 219 selides, 7.0x9.5 ivtses, Cloth, $ 22.00 TO XERI KAI TA MYSTIKA TOU Auto to biblio apokaluptei me leptomereies kai ermnveuei me safnveia, osa katagrafovtai sto xeri kai problepei ti 0a sumbei sto mellov. 219 selides, 7.0x9.5 ivtses, Cloth, $ 22.00 LOGIOI KAI DHMOTIKISMOS tou E. Kriaria To biblio auto anaferetai se 0emata istorias tou dnmotikistikou kivnmatos, suvduasmeva me tnv avagkn e3euresns mias oristikns kai logikoterns lusns tou glwssikou mas problnmatos. 5.5x9.6 ivtses, Cloth, $ 14.25 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ------------------------------------- June 2 * New York, NY - Auction of Ancient Art. The collection of Dr. Robert Waelder, including Greek and Etruscan bronzes, is to be sold. Viewing May 29 - June 1. Sale commences 10 AM. Christie's. 502 Park Ave. (212) 546-1119. June 2-10 * Athens, Greece - Medea. Luigi Cherubini's opera with Grace Bumbry, Jenny Drivala, Alexandra Papadjakou and Christophoros Stamboglis. Athens State Orchestra. Megaron Concert Hall. 9 PM. (01) 728-2333. June 4 * New York, NY - Hellenic American Educators Twentieth Anniversary. Luncheon buffet on historic Governors Island. South Battery Club. RSVP: (718) 335-3271. June 5 * Piedmont, CA - An Evening With Olymbia Dukakis. A benefit reception and dinner for the Fine Arts Program of the Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institut, sponsored by the Women's Board. RSVP: (510) 649-2450. June 11 * New York, NY - Olympic Games in Amcient Greece. Gallery talk. Meet at gallery kiosk. The Metropolitan Museum. 11 AM. (212) 535-7710. June 13 * New York, NY - Gold & Silver in Greek & Roman Art Gallery talk by Anne Pearson. Meet at gallery talk kiosk. Great Hall, Metropolitan Museum. 11 AM. (212) 535-7710. June 13-15 * Athens, Greece - La Camerata Orchestra of the Friends of Music. Concerts with compositions by Glazunov, Handel, Teleman & Liszt. Performances by Liza Zoi, Evangelos Assimakopoulos, Dimitrios Semsis and Vangelis Christopoulos. Megaron Concert Hall. 9 PM (01) 728-2333. June 16-30 * New York, NY - Annual Human Rights Watch International Film Festival. Costa Gavras' film "The Minor Apocalypse" opens the Festival. He also is to be recognized for his longstanding commitment in portraying human rights in his work. Walter Reade Theater. Lincoln Center. (212) 875-5625. June 17 * New York, NY - Byzantine Ivories. Gallery talk by Dimitris Katsarelias. Meet at gallery talk kiosk. Great Hall, Metropolitan Museum. 7 PM. (212) 535-7710. June 18 * New York, NY - Aesop Family Day. Celebrate Father's Day with an afternoon of stories, music, dance & refreshments, all in the spirit of Aesop, father of the fable. The Pierpont Morgan Library, 29 E 36th St. (212) 685-0008. June 23 * New York, NY - Byzantine Silver. Gallery talk by Dimitris Katsarelias. Meet at gallery talk kiosks. Great Hall, Metropoletan Museum. 3 PM (212) 535-7710. June 24 * Boston, MA - Harry Agganis Statue Unveiled. An evening dedicated to Harry "The Golden Greek" Agganis whose statue will be placed in the New England Sports Museum in Cambridge. Sheraton Boston Hotel. RSVP. (508) 777-8586. June 24-25 * St. Augustine, FL - Greek Landing Day Festival. It was June 26, 1768 when the largest arrival of Greeks in the 18th century occured. These ceremonies honor those immigrants. St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, 41 St. George St. (904) 829-8205. NOTES ---------- * If you would like to contribute feature articles, announce literary events, lectures etc. on Greek literature and culture, to be included in this newsletter, please e-mail your material to GreekBooks@AOL.com or mail them to the attention of the H.L.S. * Reviewed books can be purchased through the Greek Book Club (20% - 30% off list price) in cooperation with the Hellenic Literature Society. Please send all book purchase requests, or requests for copies of the Greek Book Club's catalogue to the H.L.S. * Donations to the Hellenic Literature Society are tax deductible. Funds are used to acquire and donate books of Greek literature to educational institutions of the Greek Diaspora. If you instruct us to direct your donation to a specific institution, each book will be inscribed with the name of the donor and will be accompanied by an explanatory letter. ****************************************************************************** * This newsletter is made possible by the members of the Hellenic Literature Society who have contributed towards its publication, and by the support of: Cosmos Publishing Company - NJ, 201-664-3494: Books of Greek Literature (Mail order) The Greek American - NY, 718-626-7676: Weekly Newspaper (in English) TEST -------- ABGDEZHQIKLMNXOPRSTUFCYW abgdezhqiklmnxoprsVtujcyw