Yannis Ritsos

Yannis Ritsos (May 1, 1909 - November 11, 1990) was a Greek poet. His poetry was banned at times for its left wing content. Notable works by Ritsos include Tractor (1934), Pyramids (1935), Epitaph (1936), and Vigil (1941-1953).

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May 1 - 1909 - November 11 - 1990 - Greek - Poet - Left wing - 1934 - 1935 - 1936 - 1941 - 1953

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Because of lack of words and because poetry expresses with a few words what would demand many, let the poet's work speak for himself.

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I know that each one of us travels to love alone,

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alone to faith and to death.

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I know it. I?ve tried it. It doesn?t help.

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Let me come with you.

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from Moonlight Sonata. Translation by Peter Green and Beverly Bardsley

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