modern Greek literature

George Seferis: A Luminary of Modern Greek Poetry

George Seferis (Γιώργος Σεφέρης), born in 1900 in Vourla, near Smyrna, is celebrated as one of the most significant Greek…

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Beyond the Anthem: Discovering the Poetic Power of Dionysios Solomos

Why Does Greece Celebrate This Poet Every Year? Unraveling the Legacy of Dionysios Solomos

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On this day in 1798, the writer of the Greek Anthem is born

Dionysios Solomos is the national poet of Greece - not only because he wrote the Greek anthem, but also because…

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On this day in 1957, Nikos Kazantzakis passes away

Nikos Kazantzakis is widely considered a giant of modern Greek literature. He was born in Heraklion, Crete on the 18th…

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