While he worked as a clerk in Alexandria, Egypt, Cavafy published verses intended for a small circle of admirers. Global fame came only after his death.
The great poet’s birthplace now welcomes visitors as a cultural landmark in the heart of the once-powerful medieval fortress
In this episode of "Explaining Greece", we explore some modern Greek poetry—its ties to folk music, and the complexities of translation.
A new cultural landmark, the Elytis' House Museum, dedicated to the legacy of iconic poet and Nobel laureate Odysseas Elytis, opens to visitors on Thursday, November 7