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Award-winning writer Vasso Kalamara died

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Publisher Helen Nickas (left) and Vasso Kalamara with her husband Leonidas Source: courtesy Helen Nickas

Greek-Australian writer Vasso Kalamara from Perth passed away peacefully on 3rd of January, aged 87. She left a legacy of award-winning writings, novels, poetry, short stories, plays that mark an era of mass migration and the aspirations of thousands.

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Greek-Australian writer Vasso Kalamara from Perth passed away peacefully on 3rd of January, aged 87. She left a legacy of award-winning writings, novels, poetry, short stories, plays that mark an era of mass migration and the aspirations of thousands.

Academic and publisher Helen Nikas talks to SBS Greek about Vasso Kalamara and her legacy. 

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