Constantine P. Cavafy

Constantine P. Cavafy, also known as Konstantin or Konstantinos Petrou Kavafis, or Kavaphes (Greek ???????????? ?. ???????) (April 29, 1863 - April 29, 1933) was a Greek poet who is among the 20th century's most important literary figures, though he is relatively little known in the English speaking world; he also worked as a journalist and civil servant.

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April 29 - 1863 - 1933 - Greek - Poet - 20th century - Journalist

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Cavafy was a skeptic who attacked traditional values of Christianity, patriotism, and heterosexuality, though he was not always comfortable with his role as a nonconformist. He published about 200 poems, most of the important ones being written after his fortieth birthday.

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Skeptic - Christianity - Patriotism - Heterosexual - Nonconformist

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