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Nikos Kavvadias uknown connection with Melbourne

Νίκος Καββαδίας.

Νίκος Καββαδίας. Source: SBS

Well known Greek poet, Nikos Kavvadias, visited Melbourne on many occasions as a wireless operator on a ship that used to carry Greek migrants to Australia. Kavvadias wrote poems and stories about Melbourne. His connection to this great Australian city is highlighted in a new book written by Mimis Sophokleous. Mr Sophokleous spoke to Sotiris Hatzimanolis about his new book.



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