Yiannis Ritsos Greek poet of the 20th century (Monemvasia 1909-Athens 1990)Coming from a wealthy landowner family, which lost its fortune, he lived from a very early age in difficult circumstances and came into contact with the leftist movement, which he joined.His poetic work has an enormous variety in both style and reflection. He has written from single-line poems to large dramatic monologues. In his work, lyricism coexists with existential and philosophical research and social reflection. It has been translated into over 50 languages. He has been honored with many awards in Greece and abroad and has been awarded a doctorate in many universities.
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10€ silver 92,5%
Diameter: 28.5mm
Weight:9,75gr
Μintage :5.000 pieces
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