Last book, final poem…

The first Greek Nobel laureate—Yórgos (or Georges) Séféris (1900-1971), the pen name of the poet and diplomat Yórgos Seferiádis—continued to surprise, captivate, and—when necessary—shake us, right up to the very end. It was during the regime of the Colonels (1967-1974) that Séféris died from post-operative complications on September 20, 1971; two days later, his funeral served as a major political demonstration. Once again, he defied the odds.