Ritsos in Parentheses

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The work showcases the evolution of Yannis Ritsos, a pivotal figure in Greek poetry, through three volumes spanning thirty years. His poetry reflects a profound and symbolic exploration of life's tragedies, building on the legacies of notable predecessors. The collections, "Parentheses" from 1946-61 and "The Distant" from 1975, reveal Ritsos's deepening insights and emotional depth, capturing his unique sensibility at various stages of his artistic journey.