Yiannis Ritsos
Writing
Born: 5/1/1909•Died: 10/11/1990
Place of Birth
Monemvasia, 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".
Also Known As
Giannis Ritsos
