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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. The Nobel Prize in Literature 1963. Born: 13 March 1900, Smyrna, Ottoman Empire (now Izmir, Turkey) Died: 20 September 1971, Athens, Greece. Residence at the time of the award: Greece. Prize motivation: “for his eminent lyrical writing, inspired by a deep feeling for the Hellenic world of culture” Language: Greek. Prize share: 1/1.
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.
Dec 10, 2023 · On December 10, 1963, Greek diplomat and poet Giorgos Seferis was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature by King Gustav of Sweden. Seferis was the first Greek to receive the esteemed award. Seferis was born in Urla, a town in Asia Minor, now Turkey, in 1900.
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.
