'The Collected Poems of Odysseus Elytis': a commentary review. (book) From: World Literature Today | Date: January 1, 1998| Author: Decavalles, Andonis | COPYRIGHT 1998 University of Oklahoma. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The poetic works compiled in 'The Collected Poems of Odysseus Elytis' and its English translation of the book are laudable and impressive. The translation of Elytis' entire poetic work, which is compiled in a volume with 595 pages, is considered innovative, modern and artistic. These poems are also emotionally, intellectually, culturally and linguistically crafted. Elytis' recognition can be attributed to the quality of his work.

Were Odysseus Elytis still alive, this eminent, world-r...

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