NHM Online Discussions - C.P. Cavafy in a Global Context

Join us for a discussion of C.P. Cavafy, one of the most influential poets of the modern era, viewed through a global lens. Writing from Alexandria, Cavafy drew on Hellenistic history, contemporary social change, and imperial decline to craft poems that resonate far beyond Greece. This talk situates Cavafy within the multilingual, multicultural world of the eastern Mediterranean and traces his reception across languages, continents, and political contexts. We will explore how his work speaks to themes of exile, identity, and power, and why Cavafy continues to matter to readers navigating modernity, memory, and belonging.