One of the landmark novels of 20th-century Latin American literature carries an unexpected reading guide: Praxiteles. José Balza’s portrait of 1960s Venezuela — now in an award-winning translation by Lefteris Makedonas — is steeped in ancient Greek aesthetics. Shortly before the deadly earthquake struck his homeland, the author spoke to VIMAgazino about the sculptor of antiquity, Kazantzakis and his relationship with the Greek world

The internationally acclaimed American author talks about the contradictions hidden in universal experiences and the Greek landscape that inspired one of her novels

The celebrated British novelist, who won the Booker Prize in 2004, speaks ahead of his appearance at the 5th Chania International Book Festival

Despite its rich literary heritage, Greece has long struggled to bring its contemporary writers to an international audience. Today, a new generation of authors, agents, and initiatives is carrying Greek voices to readers across the globe

Vassilikos, recognized as one of the top 10 most translated Greek writers by UNESCO, has made a profound impact on the global literary scene