About
Constantine Cavafy (Konstantinos Petrou Kavafis) was a Greek poet born in Alexandria in 1863. After his father's death, he spent part of his childhood in England, which influenced his cosmopolitan style. He worked as a civil servant in the Ministry of Public Works in Alexandria while writing poetry privately. His work, recognized posthumously, comprises 154 poems, including 'Ithaca' and 'Waiting for the Barbarians.' He explored historical themes, homoerotic desire, and philosophical reflections on time and memory. E. M. Forster introduced him to the English-speaking world.
* 1863-04-28 — † 1933-04-28
Major works
- Ithaka (1911)poem
- Waiting for the Barbarians (1904)poem
- The God Abandons Antony (1911)poem
- Collected Poems (1935)posthumous collection
Key milestones
- 1863Born in Alexandria, Egypt.
- 1916Met E. M. Forster, who would introduce him to the English-speaking world.
- 1933Died in Alexandria on his 70th birthday.
Themes
Hellenistic historyHomoerotic desireTime and memoryExile and identityOld age and creation
Sources: blogs.loc.gov · britannica.com