Odysseus Elytis (1911–1996) was a major Greek poet and essayist, widely recognized for his lyrical and symbolic style. A central figure of modern Greek literature, he is best known for his poetry collection To Axion Esti (1959), which blends personal experience, Hellenic heritage, and spiritual depth. Elytis’s work often evokes the Aegean Sea, sunlight, and the Greek landscape, transforming them into metaphors of inner freedom and resilience. In 1979, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his poetic voice that "depicts with sensual strength and intellectual clarity the modern man’s struggle for freedom and dignity." His work remains a luminous example of poetry deeply rooted in both personal and collective memory.

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