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Constantine P. Cavafy (Author), Avi Sharon (Editor, Translator, Introduction)
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Series: Penguin Classics | Publication Date: June 24, 2008
The spellbinding verse of one of the most distinctive poetic voices of the twentieth century

Although the Greek poet Constantine Cavafy died in obscurity, today he is regarded as one of the most original of twentieth-century poets. Whether conjuring moments from Alexandria’s ancient past, lyrically evoking homosexual trysts, or painting exquisite miniatures of everyday life, his poems exude a striking inventiveness and staggering beauty, qualities that are preserved here in Avi Sharon’s sensitive translations.

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“One of the greatest poets of our time.”
—E. M. Forster

“ Ever since I was first introduced to his poetry . . . Cavafy has remained an influence on my writing.”
—W. H. Auden

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  • Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Classics; New edition (June 24, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0141185619
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141185613
  • Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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I really like these poems, although they are classics they hold a very modern conversational quality to them.
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