In what language did Cavafy write?
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Answer
Cavafy primarily wrote in Greek, utilizing demotic, the vernacular form of the language spoken by the Greek people as opposed to the formal Katharevousa utilized in literature at the time. His choice of writing in demotic aligned his poetry with the everyday experiences and sentiments of the Greek people, lending them greater accessibility and emotional resonance.
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