My name is... C. P. Cavafy
‘I have always believed that I am a poet of future generations.’
C. P. Cavafy, the poet of ‘Ithaca’. The life and travels of the Alexandrian poet, his era and the reception of his work, his favourite words and everything that makes up the style of his poetry.
A series of educational books on the life and work of important Greek writers, through narrative, images and selected excerpts from their writings.
For readers of all ages.
- Pages: 64
- ISBN: 978-960-572-607-2
- Publication: 2023
- Date of publication: 23/10/2023
- Dimensions: 14 x 21 εκ.
- Categories: Childrens' Books, Βιβλία Γνώσεων, Το όνομά μου είναι...
"A very interesting book that introduces readers (aged 9 and above) to the personality and work of our great poet. Cleverly structured, it appeals to a young audience by creating the ideal conditions for reading and acquiring knowledge in an entertaining way."
– Maria Spanoudaki, Athinea"Δύο εξαίρετα βιβλία που επιτρέπουν στους μικρούς ή και μεγάλους αναγνώστες να μυηθούν στο έργο των σπουδαίων Ελλήνων, να διαβάσουν με όποιον τρόπο επιθυμούν τα βιβλία, καθώς η δομή δεν είναι κλασική, γραμμική, αλλά αντιθέτως διαθέτουν ένα παιγνιώδες (όχι αφελές αλλά άρτια μελετημένο) στήσιμο. H εικονογράφηση, υπηρετώντας το περιεχόμενο του κειμένου κάθε φορά εμφυσεί στα βιβλία σύγχρονο βλέμμα και μοντέρνα ματιά. Οι πινελιές της Αγγελικής Μπόζου, σύμβολα αντοχής στον χρόνο, συνθέτουν εικόνες σύγχρονες και ελεύθερες συχνά στον χώρο όπως άλλωστε και το πνεύμα των δύο μεγάλων Ελλήνων λογοτεχνών."
– Πέπη Νικολοπούλου, ElCulture"...two books on the life and work of Constantine P. Cavafy and George Seferis, illustrated by Angeliki Bozou – little typographical and visual gems – with texts by Nikos Mathioudakis and Manos Bonanos."
– Katerina Anesti, Iefimerida"The text provides a concise and succinct overview of biographical details and literary theory. Young readers are introduced to these great, iconic figures for the first time. The series does not aim to delve deeply into their art, but to make it known to a younger audience, with the primary aim of sparking their interest and bringing these figures to life before the eyes of younger readers, aided by interactive activities for children…”
– Panagiota Karvounis, Smassing Culture"Τα βιβλία των Μαθιουδάκη και Μπονάνου λειτουργούν αυτόνομα ως μικρά μελετήματα για το έργο των δύο ποιητών, προορισμένα για το ευρύ, δια-ηλικιακό κοινό. Μπορούν να διαβαστούν ως έχουν, να χρησιμεύσουν ως εγχειρίδια που θα βοηθήσουν στο ξεκλείδωμα της γνώσης για τους μαθητές της δευτεροβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης, και ως οδηγοί με τη βοήθεια των οποίων οι εκπαιδευτικοί θα μπορέσουν να οργανώσουν ευφάνταστα και μορφωτικά διδακτικά σενάρια."
– Ελευθερία Ράπτου, Book Press"Λόγια που μένουν αναλοίωτα στο χρόνο, αποφθέγματα που αξίζει να περνούν από γενιά σε γενιά. Είναι σπουδαίο να παραδίδεις μια τόσο σπουδαία κληρονομιά σε επόμενες γενιές. Ελπίζω να το απολαύσουν μικροί και μεγάλοι."
– books harbor"Ο Νίκος Μαθιουδάκης και ο Μάνος Μπονάνος συστήνουν στους μικρούς αναγνώστες τους Ελληνες ποιητές με έναν παιχνιδιάρικο και ευρηματικό τρόπο, ξεφεύγοντας από τη δασκαλοκεντρική θεωρία της ποίησης και μετατρέποντας τα παιδιά σε απαιτητικούς αναγνώστες. Η υπέροχη εικονογράφηση της Αγγελικής Μπόζου πλαισιώνει με άρτιο τρόπο την αφήγηση της ζωής και του έργου των Ελλήνων ποιητών, προσδίδοντας στη σειρά μια πιο σύγχρονη ματιά."
– Τόνια Βάθη, Ελεύθερος Τύπος"In an ambitious and exceptionally tasteful edition, the lives and works of these two iconic literary figures are presented in a concise yet analytical manner, focusing on the poets’ major personal moments in relation to their lives and work, with the aim of attracting children to poetry, introducing them to the compelling power of poetic empathy and language, providing narratives, excerpts from their works as well as from personal writings (such as letters, notes, etc.), accompanied by illustrations."
– Tessy Baila, CultureNow.gr"Nikos Mathioudakis and Manos Bonanos have succeeded in producing a children’s book that makes Alexandrinos’s distinctive language accessible to children aged 9 and above. Yet without compromising on quality. The poet’s poems are presented in a highly aesthetic edition, using the very handwriting from his own manuscripts. Excerpts from his notes, key categories of his poems, biographical details, and leading scholars of Cavafy’s work. A comprehensive introduction to the poet’s work, thoroughly scholarly yet enjoyable, complete without being overloaded.”
– Ilias Kolokouris, Chartis MagazineManos Bonanos
Manos Bonanos was born and raised in Athens. He studied history and archaeology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, took postgraduate courses in philosophy, sociology and linguistics at the University of Glasgow (Scotland), and specialised in creative writing, completing the postgraduate programme of the same name at the Hellenic Open University. She writes short stories and children’s books. In recent years she has been working as an editor and translator.
Nikos Mathioudakis
Nikos Mathioudakis was born and raised in Heraklion, Crete. He is a stylist and specialises primarily in issues of language and literature. He studied literature, specialising in modern Greek literature, and completed his doctoral thesis in linguistics at the Democritus University of Thrace. He has worked as a visiting lecturer at the University of Granada (Spain), LOGOS University College (Albania), Democritus University of Thrace, and the Hellenic Open University.
Angeliki Bozou
Angeliki Bozou is a visual artist, educator and illustrator. She is a graduate of the Athens School of Fine Arts and holds a Master’s degree in Visual Arts from the Athens School of Fine Arts, whilst she studied graphic design at the Vakalo School. In 2011, she won first prize from the Yannis and Zoe Spyropoulos Foundation, and in 2019 she was awarded a prize by ARTWORKS, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. He presents the videos and performances he creates internationally. Since 2010, he has been designing, coordinating and implementing educational programmes, workshops, theatre performances and live cinema.
