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Demetriou Andrea

About Demetriou Andrea

Andrea Demetriou was born in Morphou, Cyprus. Her family emigrated to Australia, after the 1974 invasion of Cyprus by Turkey.

As a teenager in Melbourne she initiated Tsakpina Cafe’s cultural innovations. She was later employed as an information officer by the Australian Department of Labour.

Andrea studied literature, philosophy and music at Athens and La Trobe universities. In Athens, she has worked extensively in print media as well as radio (Third and Fourth Programmes).

She currently divides her time between Athens and the island of Hydra.


To the left is an interview given by the poet to Sally Heath of "The Age" newspaper in May 2010.

The House Next To The Rose Tree

Posted on April 14, 2010 by
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Perhaps we shall always be captives of a prophecy We shall never nonetheless Walk into the rose garden,* I No longer anticipate in vain The house next to the rose tree The bliss that was abruptly abducted from me I No longer expect the slightest semblance of joy And whatever Grandpa uttered …was False presumption. He can no longer Foretell… … Continue reading →

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The Clocks That Have Not Been Taken Down

Posted on April 14, 2010 by
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Yesterday I watched an interview about Cyprus on TV, This made me think about the Green Line It made me remember that our houses have been deserted; That someone threw our personal belongings In the rubbish bin twenty-two years ago; That other people live in our house now. As I lay in bed with my eyes shut I thought of … Continue reading →

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“The Mountains Couldn’t Walk Away”

Posted on June 13, 2009 by
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“The Mountains Couldn’t Walk Away” by Andrea Demetriou was recently launched at fortyfive downstairs by Tim Colebatch (Economics Editor, The Age), Christos Tsiolkas (Author, The Slap) Arnold Zable (Author, Jewels and Ashes)and Bill Papastergiadis president of the Greek community of Melbourne, as part of the Antipodes Festival 2010. The poetry collection reflects nostalgia and its consequences for a world which was eclipsed by the Turkish invasion in Cyprus. It is illustrated by colour photographs taken by the author and has been published by La Trobe University. Over 170 people from diverse cultural backgrounds attended the launch and warmly applauded the speakers and the musical performance of the poet. Continue reading →

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