Poems Of C. P. Cavafy by C. P. Cavafy
The book is a collection of lyrical poetry that delves into themes of historical reflection, personal experience, and existential contemplation. The poet, known for his profound and often melancholic musings, explores the depths of human emotion and the passage of time, frequently drawing upon Hellenistic history and mythology to enrich his verse. His work is characterized by a sense of nostalgia and a deep appreciation for the fleeting moments of beauty and pleasure in life, as well as an acute awareness of the inevitable decay and loss that accompany them. The poems are celebrated for their technical mastery, rich language, and the ability to evoke vivid imagery and complex emotional landscapes.
The 1414th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 267
Since this book was first published in 1935, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 267.0.
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- score: 120 -- Daily Telegraph's 100 Books of the Century, 1900-1999 (Weight: 120)
- score: 102 -- The 100 Best Books of Two Centuries of Modern Greek Literature (1813 – 2013) (Weight: 102)
- score: 45 -- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (Weight: 45)