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C. P. Cavafy Selected Poems (A New Translation): Includes Historical Texts
C.P. Cavafy (1863-1933), shines brightly in the world of Greek literature. A stunning collection of poetry that showcases the beauty and complexity of the Greek poet. With a fresh and modern translation, this book brings to life the vivid imagery and powerful emotions that Cavafy captured in his writing. Alongside the poems, readers will find historical texts that provide the context of the historical poems, adding a rich layer of depth to the already profound poetry. This book is a must-read for lovers of poetry, history, and literature, and is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who delves into its pages:
Ideal and beloved voices
of those who have died, or of those
who are lost to us like the dead…
Sometimes in our dreams they speak;
Sometimes, in our thoughts, the mind can hear them.
And with their sound for a moment, they return,
sounds from the first poetry of our life—
like music, in the night, far away, that fades…
Ideal and beloved voices
of those who have died, or of those
who are lost to us like the dead…
Sometimes in our dreams they speak;
Sometimes, in our thoughts, the mind can hear them.
And with their sound for a moment, they return,
sounds from the first poetry of our life—
like music, in the night, far away, that fades…
126 pages, Paperback
Published May 29, 2023
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