Giannis Ritsos was a poet, best known for Yannis Ritsos.
Quick Facts About Giannis Ritsos
Born
May 1, 1909
Died
November 11, 1990
Profession
Poet
Notable works
Yannis Ritsos
About Giannis Ritsos
Yiannis Ritsos was a Greek poet and communist and an active member of the Greek Resistance during World War II. While he disliked being regarded as a political poet, he has been called "the great poet of the Greek left".
