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First edition of Simatologion (Σηματολόγιον) by Odysseas Elytis, published in Athens by Ermeias in 1977. This collectible copy is hand-signed and inscribed by the Nobel laureate to fellow writer and poet Nanos Valaoritis, making it an important association copy between two key figures of modern Greek literature.

Author: Odysseas Elytis (1911–1996)

Illustrations: By the author

Publisher: Ermeias, Athens

Year: 1977

Edition: First edition

Binding: Original softcover

Pages: 100

Dimensions: 17 cm x 17.5 cm

Language: Greek

Condition: Good + vintage condition, with signs of handling. Binding is solid, and interior pages are clean. Please consult images for further details.

Simatologion is a poetic and visual meditation, showcasing Elytis’s dual artistry as both poet and visual creator. The minimalist yet lyrical content is enriched by his own illustrations, offering a complete and intimate aesthetic experience.

Provenance Note:
The dedication to Nanos Valaoritis—an influential Greek surrealist poet, novelist, and essayist—adds notable literary value to this volume, emphasizing the ties within the vibrant Greek literary circle of the 20th century.

Odysseas Elytis was a central figure in modern Greek poetry and a member of the "Generation of the '30s." He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1979, praised for his luminous poetry “which, against the background of Greek tradition, depicts with sensuous strength and intellectual clarity modern man's struggle for freedom and creativity.”



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