Debate Surrounding the Book's Nomination for the Literature Prize
April 23, 2026
The nomination of the book "And Many Were Formed – The Helen of Karpasia" for the European Literature Prize has sparked debates around historical memory and literature. Helen Foka, the central figure of the book, requests the withdrawal of the candidacy, claiming that her personal testimonies are being presented as fiction, which affects her dignity. The author, Eurydice Perikleous-Papadopoulou, counters this, stating that her work is literary and incorporates fictional elements. This dispute highlights the struggle between truth and creative representation in art. The book's selection for the EUPL has already raised concerns about its eligibility.