Poetry collection by Dr Georgios Pavlakis presented at Hellenic Center in Maryland
The poetry collection “Bygone Fairytales” by esteemed Greek physician-researcher Dr Georgios Pavlakis was introduced on Thursday, December 14, at the Hellenic Center in Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Hosted by John Yamanis and moderated by Nicholas Patronas, the event was organized by Kyklos/Promitheas. Panelists included Pavlakis, Panagiotis Lampropoulos, Magdalini Kantartzi, and Vlasia Vasikeri.
Renowned for over 40 years of medical research at the US National Health Institutes, Pavlakis gained prominence during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic by emphasizing the importance of vaccines.
Despite residing in the United States for nearly five decades, Pavlakis remains deeply connected to Greece, particularly the events of the November 17, 1973 Athens Polytechnic Uprising. As a medical student at the time, he played a frontline role in the revolt, aiding injured fellow students and witnessing the brutal military crackdown.
Titled “Bygone Fairytales,” his poetry collection symbolically reflects long-held sentiments and marks the first of his literary works published fifty years after the 1973 student uprising.
The virtual presentation via Zoom enabled a broad audience to engage in the discussion. Notably, proceeds from book sales were generously donated by Pavlakis to the Hellenic Center in Washington, DC.
