Odysseas Elytis – The Oxopetra Elegies / Τα Ελεγεία της Οξώπετρας – First Edition, Uncut Copy (1991) First printing by Ikaros – Nobel Prize–winning Greek poet Description: Author: Odysseas Elytis (1911–1996) Title: Τα Ελεγεία της Οξώπετρας / The Oxopetra Elegies Publisher: Ikaros, Athens Year: 1991 Edition: First Edition, First Printing Format: 8vo – 24 cm × 16 cm Pages: 39 Binding: Original softcover Frontispiece: Kostas Paniaras Cover Design: Ioulita Iliopoulou (based on a work by Kostas Paniaras) Language: Greek Special Feature: Uncut copy – pages remain untrimmed, as originally issued About the Work: Τα Ελεγεία της Οξώπετρας (The Oxopetra Elegies) represents one of Odysseas Elytis’s final poetic works, a luminous meditation on time, light, and the metaphysical nature of existence. Written at the height of his poetic maturity, this collection fuses modernist symbolism and classical Greek lyricism, offering a deeply introspective tone enriched by spiritual and aesthetic depth. Published by Ikaros in 1991, this first edition, first printing is especially sought after for its uncut pages, frontispiece by Kostas Paniaras, and cover design by Ioulita Iliopoulou, the poet’s lifelong partner and muse. A rare and collectible volume, it stands as a beautiful example of Greek literary and artistic collaboration. About the Author: Odysseas Elytis (pen name of Odysseas Alepoudellis, 1911–1996) was one of the most important figures of 20th-century Greek literature. A leading representative of Romantic Modernism, Elytis’s poetry celebrates light, freedom, and the Aegean landscape, combining surrealist imagery with national and spiritual themes. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1979, with his masterpiece Άξιον Εστί (Axion Esti) hailed as a cornerstone of modern Greek poetry. Other key works include Ο Ήλιος ο Ηλιάτορας (The Sovereign Sun) and Τα Ρω του Έρωτα (The Trills of Love). Condition: Very good vintage condition. Uncut copy, with pages left untrimmed as issued. Please see photos for full details. Shipping: Securely packaged and shipped with tracking for safe delivery worldwide.