Yiannis Ritsos profile photo

Yiannis Ritsos

Writing
81 years oldMonemvasia, Greece

Biography

Yiannis Ritsos (Greek: Γιάννης Ρίτσος; 1 May 1909 – 11 November 1990) was a Greek poet and communist and an active member of the Greek Resistance during World War II. While he disliked being regarded as a political poet, he has been called "the great poet of the Greek left".

Personal Details

Born
May 1, 1909 - October 11, 1990 (age 81)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Monemvasia, Greece
Known For
Writing

Also Known As

Giannis Ritsos