Yannis Ritsos: A Voice of Resilience and Hope in a World of Turmoil and Suffering: Selected Poems (1935-1989) (English, Greek and Greek Edition)

Giannes Ritsos

ISBN 10: 0917653521 / ISBN 13: 9780917653520

Published by Hellenic College Press, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Yannis Ritsos: A Voice of Resilience and Hope in a World of Turmoil and Suffering: Selected Poems (1935-1989) (English, Greek and Greek Edition)
• Publisher: Hellenic College Press
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0917653521
• ISBN 13: 9780917653520
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

Yiannis Ritsos has long been recognized as one of the most prolific writers of contemporary Greece and as one of Europe's most important poets of the 20th century. In his 70 years of active life as a poet, he produced works that continue to amaze his readers. This work provides an introduction to the life, thought, and poetry of this highly regarded poet. The book then provides in Greek and English, the texts of hundreds of his poems. Anyone interested in Modern Greek poetry or the work of Yiannis Ritsos will want to add this work to his library.

About the Author

George Pilitsis is Associate Professor of Classics and Modern Greek Studies at Hellenic College, Brookline, Massachusetts. His translations of Ritsos' poetry have received awards from the Greek Society of Translators of Literature.