The publication includes the Proceedings of the Scientific Meeting organized by the Benaki Museum and the "Myrsi Zorba Modern Greek Studies Laboratory" / Department of European, American, and Intercultural Studies at the University of Rome Sapienza, which was dedicated to the work of the notable Modern Greek studies scholar.

The Meeting involved scholars of Modern Greek literature, university professors, and researchers from Greece and Italy, aiming to shed light on the main aspects of Mario Vitti's work, as well as to highlight his pivotal role in shaping our overall understanding of the history of Modern Greek literature.