Yorgos Seferis
1900-1971Yorgos Seferis, whose real name was Giorgos Seferiades, was a prominent Greek poet and diplomat.
Yorgos Seferis, whose real name was Giorgos Seferiades, was a prominent Greek poet and diplomat.
Yorgos Seferis, whose real name was Giorgos Seferiades, was a prominent Greek poet and diplomat.
He was born on March 13, 1900 in Smyrna, in present-day Turkey.
He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1963 for his poetic work, which grounded the Greek poetic tradition with mature and nuanced expression.
In addition to his prolific literary career, Seferis also served as a diplomat, representing Greece in various countries, including Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Lebanon.
His poetic legacy and contribution to diplomacy have ensured him a prominent place in the cultural history of Greece and the world.
Yorgos Seferis passed away on September 20, 1971 in Athens, leaving a lasting impact on Greek literature and society..