Giorgos Seferis
Writing
Biography
Giorgos or George Seferis (Greek: Γιώργος Σεφέρης), the pen name of Georgios Seferiadis (Γεώργιος Σεφεριάδης; March 13 [O.S. February 28] 1900 – September 20, 1971), was a Greek poet and diplomat. He was one of the most important Greek poets of the 20th century, and a Nobel laureate. He was a career diplomat in the Greek Foreign Service, culminating in his appointment as Ambassador to the UK, a post which he held from 1957 to 1962.
Known For
A poetic visit to the city of Athens, based on paintings, poems and philosophical texts.
Athens, Return to the Acropolis
On the occasion of the return of a young man from abroad, a group of seven people from 1930s Athens, who have been lost for many years, decide to get together again to remember the old days and to get to know each other better.
Six Nights at the Acropolis
Greek short based on a poem by Giorgos Seferis.