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Yannis Ritsos

Yannis Ritsos (1909–1990) was a Greek poet, playwright and translator.

Also recorded as Yiannis Ritsos; Giannis Ritsos.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Ιωάννης Ρίτσος.

Also worked under the name Πέτρος Βελιώτης.

Born at Monemvasia in 1909, died at Athens in 1990.

In detail

the recorded working language is Greek.

The field of work recorded is poetry, literature and theatre. The authority associates the name with realism, surrealism and Thirties Generation.

Membership is recorded of National Liberation Front.

Distinctions recorded are Order of Friendship of Peoples, Lenin Peace Prize, Golden Wreath and honorary doctor of the University of Strasbourg-II.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Yiannis Ritsos”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q297409: Yannis Ritsos

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