Dracopoulou, Theony (1883–1968)
Dracopoulou, Theony (1883–1968)
Greek poet. Name variations: (pseudonym) Myrtiotissa. Born 1883 in Constantinople; died 1968; dau. of the Greek consul.
Worked as actress and elocution teacher in Athens and wrote for literary magazines; writings include Songs (1919), Yellow Flames (1925), Children's Anthology (1930), Songs of Love (1932), Kravges (1939), and I'll Never Forget; translated from French, Poems of the Countess of Noailles (1928). Won award from Academy of Athens and National Poetry Prize.
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