2 C. P. Cavafy Poems

C.P. Cavafy is a famed Greek poet who is today considered to be one of the most important of the 20th century. He’s known for his conscientious style and the fact that he refused to formally publish much of his work during his lifetime.

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Ithaka

‘Ithaka’ by the Greek poet Constantine Peter Cavafy presents his unique take on Odysseus’s journey to Ithaca, his home island.

CP Cavafy's poetry is known for its introspective and contemplative nature, exploring universal themes of human existence. His poem reflects a sense of longing and a search for identity, urging readers to reflect upon their own journeys and experiences. This piece should be regarded as one of the poet's best and ranked among the best poems about the subject matter out there.

As you set out for Ithaka

hope your road is a long one,

full of adventure, full of discovery.

Laistrygonians, Cyclops,

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The City

Cavafy’s ‘The City’ reveals fleeing problems by changing locations is futile; true change must come from within, not from new surroundings.

You said: “I’ll go to another country, go to another shore,

find another city better than this one.

Whatever I try to do is fated to turn out wrong

and my heart lies buried like something dead.

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