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Giorgos or George Seferis (/ s ə ˈ f ɛr ɪ s /; Greek: Γιώργος Σεφέρης [ˈʝorɣos seˈferis]), the pen name of Georgios Seferiadis (Γεώργιος Σεφεριάδης; March 13 [O.S. February 29] 1900 – September 20, 1971), was a Greek poet and diplomat.
The Nobel Prize in Literature 1963 was awarded to Giorgos Seferis "for his eminent lyrical writing, inspired by a deep feeling for the Hellenic world of culture"
Giorgos Seferis was a Greek poet and diplomat who won the Nobel Prize for his lyrical writing inspired by the Hellenic culture. He wrote about themes of alienation, wandering, and death in his poems, which often mixed contemporary and mythical elements.
George Seferis was a Greek poet, essayist, and diplomat who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1963. After studying law in Paris, Seferis joined the Greek diplomatic service and served in London and Albania prior to World War II, during which time he was in exile with the free Greek government.
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Dec 10, 2023 · Learn about the life and works of Giorgos Seferis, the Greek diplomat and poet who received the Nobel Prize in 1963 for his lyrical style and cultural ideal. Discover how his poetry was influenced by the Smyrna Catastrophe, the Junta resistance, and the Greek language continuity.
The Nobel Prize in Literature 1963 was awarded to Giorgos Seferis "for his eminent lyrical writing, inspired by a deep feeling for the Hellenic world of culture"
Jul 26, 2021 · In 1931, Giorgos Seferis made his debut in Greek literature with the poetry collection "Strofi", which instantly aroused the interest of the literary community of Athens and gained great importance over time, managing to transform Greek poetry from the traditional type to a more modern writing style.
