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How many poems were in Cavafy's poetic canon at the time of his death?

  • 144

  • 154

  • 164

  • 174

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At the time of his death in 1933, Cavafy's poetic canon consisted of 154 poems. These poems, written in Greek and influenced by Hellenism, Symbolism, and Decadence, explore themes of love, desire, loss, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Cavafy's unique style, characterized by its elliptical narratives, colloquial tone, and introspective nature, has made him a significant figure in Greek poetry and literature.
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