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Collected Poems | Constantine Cavafy, Edmund Keeley
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C. P. Cavafy (1863-1933) lived in relative obscurity in Alexandria, and a collected edition of his poems was not published until after his death. Now, however, he is regarded as the most important figure in twentieth-century Greek poetry, and his poems are considered among the most powerful in modern European literature. Here is an extensively revised edition of the acclaimed translations of Edmund Keeley and Philip Sherrard, which capture Cavafy's mixture of formal and idiomatic use of language and preserve the immediacy of his frank treatment of homosexual themes, his brilliant re-creation of history, and his astute political ironies. The resetting of the entire edition has permitted the translators to review each poem and to make alterations where appropriate. George Savidis has revised the notes according to his latest edition of the Greek text. About the first edition: "The best [English version] we are likely to see for some time."--James Merrill, The New York Review of Books "[Keeley and Sherrard] have managed the miracle of capturing this elusive, inimitable, unforgettable voice. It is the most haunting voice I know in modern poetry."--Walter Kaiser, The New Republic
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GatheringBooks
The Complete Poems of C.P. Cavafy | Constantine Cavafy, Daniel Adam Mendelsohn
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jveezer
Poems | C. P. Cavafy
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In preparing for this review, I realized that Splendour of a Morning is the ONLY modern Greek literature I have in my possession and I believe it might be the only modern Greek book I have read. The other twenty or so Greek books I do have were written millennia ago. After reading this delightful edition of Cavafy‘s poems, I will be remedying that situation quickly,...full review with photos at www.thewholebookexperience.com

jveezer @autumnprivett Your podcast got a plug from me in this review after I listened for the first time. Great podcast! ..😌 7y
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jveezer
Poems | C. P. Cavafy
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This poem was running through my head on my yoga mat today. Seemed appropriate: For some there comes a day | when they must declare | the great Yes or the great No. | It is at once apparent who has the Yes | ready in in him, and saying it then || he goes on to win honor and esteem. | He who refuses has no regrets. If asked again | he would repeat his No. Still, that No | --the right one--defeats him all his life. ~~~illustration by Lazarov

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Cinfhen
Collected Poems | Constantine Cavafy, Edmund Keeley
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Did not read the tagged book. I read a collection of translated poetry by Anita Ghahreman. Born in Iran, written in Farsi & translated into English her poems were lyrical, sad, sensual. I'm not "deep" enough to appreciate all the nuances but I enjoyed some quiet moments of reflection. #ReadHarderChallenge2017 #poetryintranslation

Suet624 You're plenty deep enough. 😁 7y
Kristy_K Where did you find a copy in English? 7y
Cinfhen I read it online through a poetry in translation website @Kristy_K I don't recall the site...try google 😃 7y
Cinfhen Thanks @Suet624 😘but I know my strengths & weaknesses 7y
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charl08
Collected Poems | C P Cavafy
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it's not about the destination... From a poet who shared his work with friends.
#bookstoliveby #bookriotlive #giveaway

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GoneFishing
Collected Poems | C P Cavafy

As you set out for Ithaka
hope the voyage is a long one,
full of adventure, full of discovery.
Laistrygonians and Cyclops,
angry Poseidon—don‘t be afraid of them:
you‘ll never find things like that on your way
as long as you keep your thoughts raised high,
as long as a rare excitement
stirs your spirit and your body.
Laistrygonians and Cyclops,
wild Poseidon—you won‘t encounter them
unless you bring them along inside your soul...

Dorothea_An Try also: waiting for thr barbarians, personal fav :) 8y
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thehargreaves
Collected Poems | C P Cavafy
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Greek poetry appreciation post:
Collected Poems by C. P. Cavafy 💛