Sofia Avgerinou

Sofia Avgerinou is a Greek translator and author born in Athens in 1975. She is known for her deep engagement with language and has crafted notable works such as her allegorical novel 'The Other Lazarus' (2014), which reflects on Greece during the economic crisis. In her recent novella, she explores the themes of linguistic barriers and mental constraints through the lens of a character grappling with the surreal madness surrounding her, as she confronts the unknown language created by her cousin. Avgerinou's writing delves into the complexities of communication, the emotional weight of words, and the struggle to find meaning in a world filled with chaos and incomprehensibility.