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The Canon: The Original One Hundred And Fiftyfour Poems (Hellenic Studies Series) (English And Greek Edition)
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This Volume Of 154 Poems By Constantine Cavafy Is The Entire Body Of Work By The Artist Widely Considered A Master Of Modern Greek Poetry. Published Only Privately During His Lifetime, Cavafy'S Poems Achieved International Acclaim When Writers Such As E. M. Forster, Laurence Durrell, T. S. Eliot, And W. H. Auden Brought His Work To A Worldwide Audience.Cavafy Was A Poet Of Alexandria, The City Of His Birth And His Home Throughout His Adult Life. At The Confluence Of Many Historiesgreek, Egyptian, Byzantine, Modern Europeanand Many Religions, The City Provided Endless Inspiration For His Brief, Intimate Portraits Of Individuals, Historic And Contemporary, Real And Imagined. Homoerotic Desire, Artistic Longing, And A Nostalgic Fatalism Suffuse The Subjects He Examined And Laid Bare, Without Metaphor Or Simile, In Free Iambic Verse.Published Here In The Original Greek, With A New English Translation By The Noted Poet Stratis Haviaris On Each Facing Page, And With A Foreword By Seamus Heaney, The Canon Is Cavafy, Familiar And Fresh, Seen Through New Eyes, Yet Instantly Recognized: The Greek Gentleman In A Straw Hat, As Forster Called Him, Standing Absolutely Motionless At A Slight Angle To The Universe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Canon: The Original One Hundred and Fifty-Four Poems? A: The main theme of The Canon revolves around homoerotic desire, artistic longing, and nostalgic fatalism, exploring intimate portraits of individuals influenced by the historical and cultural backdrop of Alexandria.
- Q: Who is the author of this poetry collection? A: The author of this poetry collection is Constantine Cavafy, a renowned poet celebrated for his contributions to modern Greek poetry.
- Q: Is this edition bilingual? A: Yes, this edition features the original Greek poems alongside new English translations by poet Stratis Haviaris on each facing page.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The Canon was published on November 30, 2007.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does The Canon contain? A: The Canon contains a total of 465 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in very good condition, ensuring a quality reading experience.
- Q: Who wrote the foreword for this edition? A: The foreword for this edition is written by the acclaimed poet Seamus Heaney.
- Q: What makes this edition special? A: This edition is unique as it presents Cavafy's complete works in one volume, offering both the original poems and translations, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- Q: Can I return the book if I am not satisfied? A: Yes, the seller offers a no-quibbles return policy, allowing you to return the book if you are not satisfied.