A review by italo_carlvino
C.P. Cavafy: Collected Poems. - Revised Edition, by C. P. Cavafy

4.0

Cavafy's poems are often profound, wry, ironic, clever, and sincere. I love the history poems. But the poems about cafes, streets, and loves are just as great as his most famous mythical and historical poems. Though, at times the history is so obscure the poems can feel alienating, especially without notes explaining the history. Despite this negative Cavafy is a great poet. Would recommend.