A Voice of Resilience and Hope: Selected Poems (1935-1989)

An anthology of poems in Greek and English covering the full range of Yannis Ritsos' work. The poems selected for translation and inclusion in this volume focus not only on the individual's struggle to maintain his dignity in a world of social and political turmoil, but also, more importantly, on the belief and hope that freedom, justice, and love will prevail. With an extensive introduction and notes by the translator. Contents Prefatory Note p. XVII Acknowledgments p. XIX A Note on the Translator p. XXI Introduction p. XXIII 1. from TRIAL (1935 - 1943) - ΔΟΚΙΜΑΣΙΑ p. 35 Midday Summer Dream (1938) - (Selected Parts)  - Ὄνειρο Καλοκαιρινοῦ Μεσημεριοῦ - (Ἐπιλογἐς) p. 37 2. from NOTES IN THE MARGINS OF TIME (1938 - 1941) - ΣΗΜΕΙΩΣΕΙΣ ΣΤΑ ΠΕΡΙΘΩΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΧΡΟΝΟΥ p. 51 Succession p. 53 North Summer Wind p. 53 Naked p. 55 April p. 55 Brass Engraving p. 55 Duty p. 57 Silent Separation p. 57