The VITSENTZOS KORNAROS Shelter announces the 6th Pan-Cretan Student Literary Competition in the categories: POETRY and SHORT STORY.
THEME:
The eyes see poorly into the distance of the land,
yet farther and far better sees the heart of man;
Erotokritos, Part I, verses 1077–1078²
Drawing inspiration from the verses above, we invite students to develop their own thoughts, creating an original literary work in prose or poetry. The approach to the theme is free, offering students the opportunity to express themselves with personal style, imagination, and creativity.
Objectives of the Competition
- To draw inspiration from the timeless values and messages of Erotokritos.
- To cultivate their imagination, creativity, and personal expression.
- To enhance the teaching of Literature and Modern Greek Language through creative participation.
- To become acquainted with the Cretan literary tradition and its distinctive characteristics.
- To provide students with the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with peers and to connect with educators and writers.
- To highlight the work of Vitsentzos Kornaros and its enduring value for Greek literature.
Terms of Participation
- Eligible to participate are students of Gymnasium (Grades 1, 2, 3) and 1st year Lyceum across Crete.
- The Competition includes two categories: Short Story and Poetry.
- Participation is free of charge, subject to the written consent of parents/guardians.
- Participation is individual. Works must be original, written in the Greek language outside of school hours, and constitute exclusively the students’ own personal creation.
- Students are permitted to participate in both categories.
- Submissions must be in PDF format. The length of poems must not exceed 30 verses, and short stories must not exceed 1,500 words.
Contest results
The results of the 5th Pan-Cretan Student Literary Competition “Vitsentzos Kornaros” are as follows:
