Inspirational Quotes by Giorgos Seferis (Greek Poet)

Giorgos Seferis (1900–71,) real name Georgios Seferiadis, was a Greek poet, essayist, and diplomat who shaped modern Greek literature. Influenced by symbolism, his poetry explored exile, memory, and Greek identity. In 1963, he became the first Greek writer awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Born in Smyrna, Ottoman Empire (now Izmir, Turkey,) Seferis moved to Athens in 1914. He studied law at the University of Paris (1918–25) before joining the Greek diplomatic service. His career took him to London, Albania, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, and the United Kingdom, where he served as ambassador (1957–62.)

His literary début, Strofi (1931; Turning Point,) introduced his poetic voice. I Sterna (1932; The Cistern) and Mythistorema (1935; Myth-History) cemented his reputation. His poetry collections Imerologio Katastromatos I (1940; Log Book I,) Kichli (1947; Thrush,) and Imerologio Katastromatos III (1955; Log Book III) showcase his evolving style.

Seferis’ poetry, blending modern experience with Homeric myth, remains central to Greek literature. His works continue to be studied and translated, shaping contemporary poetic discourse.

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