Constantine Cavafy

Avi Sharon

WINNER OF THE HAROLD MORTON LANDON TRANSLATION AWARD FROM THE ACADEMY OF AMERICAN POETS 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.

The Selected Poems of Cavafy

Cavafy's poetry is amazing. "The City" was touching and "The God Forsaken Antony" is witty and put a smile on my face. In his collection there's a poem for everyone.

There's a genius simplicity in his poetry, the words are understandable and the theme is very to the point, yet it all mixes into beautiful poetry.

Loved how he described day to day intimate interactions as so beautiful.

His simplicity can only be compared to the roar of a lazy lion on a summer's day. Simple and not pretentious yet has deep stories and meanings and conquers your heart.

Yalin Tsikun

Cavafy's poetry is amazing. "The City" was touching and "The God Forsaken Antony" is witty and put a smile on my face. In his collection there's a poem for everyone.

There's a genius simplicity in his poetry, the words are understandable and the theme is very to the point, yet it all mixes into beautiful poetry.

Loved how he described day to day intimate interactions as so beautiful.

His simplicity can only be compared to the roar of a lazy lion on a summer's day. Simple and not pretentious yet has deep stories and meanings and conquers your heart.

The Selected Poems of Cavafy

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