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2, 1911 – November 2, 2026
On November 2, 2026, we celebrated 115 years since the birth of Odysseas Elytis (1911–1996), one of the greatest voices of modern Greek poetry and recipient of the 1979 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Through his distinctive poetic language, Elytis transformed the Greek landscape into a world of light, beauty and spiritual freedom. The Aegean Sea, the islands, the sun and the ancient heritage of Greece became enduring symbols of human existence, memory and identity.
To mark this anniversary, we present a first edition of Ο Μικρός Ναυτίλος (The Little Mariner), published by Ikaros in Athens in 1985.
Combining poetry and prose, this remarkable work explores Greek history, cultural identity and the relationship between beauty, memory and freedom. Moving between antiquity, Byzantium and modern Greece, Elytis creates a deeply personal reflection on the timeless spirit of his homeland.
More than four decades after its publication, The Little Mariner remains a beautiful expression of the poet’s mature vision and his enduring belief in the liberating power of art.
