Title: C. P. Cavafy Selected Poems (A New Translation): Includes Historical Texts
Publisher: Babis Danias
Publication Date: 2023
Language: English
ISBN 10: 6180046182
ISBN 13: 9786180046182
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good

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A voice of longing, loss, and living history — reborn in vivid, poetic English.

Dive into the penetrating world of Cavafy, where the borderlands between thought and desire blur, where the sensual becomes a philosophy of longing, and where desire turns to insight, revealing the beauty of being alive.

C.P. Cavafy (1863–1933), one of modern Greece’s most influential poets, crafted work that bridges ancient history and modern emotion, speaking to readers across generations. This collection pairs fresh, accessible translations with clear historical commentaries that illuminate the classical and Hellenistic moments woven through his work. Perfect for readers discovering Cavafy for the first time — and for longtime admirers seeking a faithful, contemporary translation enriched with essential historical background.

From whispered memories of lost cities to the quiet power of ancient empires, Cavafy: Selected Poems invites readers into a world of reflection, beauty, and historical resonance — a perfect entry point for anyone seeking poetry that feels both timeless and intensely human:

Ideal and beloved voices,
of those who have died, or of those
who are lost to us like the dead...

Sometimes they speak to us in our dreams;
sometimes, in thought, the mind hears them.

And with their sound, for a moment, return
echoes from the first poetry of our life—
like distant music, in the night, fading away...

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