Upward Panic: The Autobiography of Eva Palmer-Sikelianos - Paperback

by John P. Anton (Editor)

First Published in 1993.A complete autobiography of Evalina Palmer-Sikelianos (1874-1952), a woman of immense spiritual strength who fought for the arts against the background of war. She contributed impressively throughout her life to the revival of interest in classical Greece, the theatre and choral dance, and advocated an adherence to mythical authenticity rather than a romanticised view of Greek tragic drama.

Author Biography

John P. Anton is Distinguished Professor of Greek philosophy and culture at the University of South Florida. He has written and edited over fifteen books and seventy-five articles, has lectured extensively on philosophy, aesthetics, intellectual history and modern Greek literature. In 1983, he was elected corresponding member of the Academy of Athens.