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Which Greek poets have won the Nobel Prize in Literature?
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Two Greek poets have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature:
- George Seferis: He received the prize in 1963. A prominent member of the "Generation of the '30s," he was recognized for his refined lyricism and his ability to marry ancient mythology with modern existential meditation.12
- Odysseus Elytis: He was awarded the prize in 1979. Known for his work within the Surrealist mode, he celebrated the Aegean landscape and explored themes of identity and moral purity in his poetry.32