Upcoming Sydney lecture will explore the Greek Civil War in Greek literature

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The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW (GOCNSW) will delve into the history of the Greek Civil War as presented in Greek literature through an upcoming lecture delivered by esteemed academic Dr Michail Bakoyiannis.

The lecture, titled ‘The Greek Civil War in Greek Prose’, will be delivered in Greek by Dr Bakoyiannis at the Greek Community Club in Lakemba on Thursday 21 August at 6:30pm.

The event is being organised in conjunction with the Department of Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies at the University of Sydney.

Dr Bakoyiannis, an Associate Professor of Modern Greek Literature at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, is well-versed in the subject matter.

He has researched and published various works in the area of Modern Greek Literature, making him a great source of information on the lecture topic.

The event is free for all with registrations essential.

To ensure your spot, please register by 14 August either by email at reception@goc.com.au or by phone at (02) 9740 6022.

Biography:

Dr Michail Bakoyiannis was born in Piraeus in 1966. He studied Greek Philology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). He commenced teaching in 1995 and has been teaching Modern Greek Literature as part of the School of Philology of AUTH since 2011.

His main areas of interest include post-war Greek Literature and its critique, and the study of Greek literary periodicals.

Event Details:

  • What: “The Greek Civil War in Greek Prose” – lecture in Greek by Associate Prof. Michail Bakoyiannis
  • When: Thursday 21 August 2025 | 6:30pm
  • Venue: Greek Community Club, 206-210 Lakemba St, Lakemba
  • Admission: FREE (Registration essential)

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