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= Ithaka by Constantine P. Cavafy: Greek Original and English Translation | <div class="pg_page_title">Ithaka by Constantine P. Cavafy: Greek Original and English Translation</div> | ||
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Welcome to a page dedicated to one of the most celebrated poems by the Greek poet Constantine P. Cavafy, entitled "Ithaka". This page offers both the original Greek text of the poem and its English translation, allowing you to experience the musicality, the rhythm, and the richness of the Greek language, while also understanding the profound message it delivers. | Welcome to a page dedicated to one of the most celebrated poems by the Greek poet Constantine P. Cavafy, entitled "Ithaka". This page offers both the original Greek text of the poem and its English translation, allowing you to experience the musicality, the rhythm, and the richness of the Greek language, while also understanding the profound message it delivers. | ||
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In the poem, Ithaka is the final destination, but it is not the journey's purpose. Cavafy suggests that the true value of life lies in the experiences, the knowledge gained, and the people we meet along the way. He emphasizes that we should savor the journey of life and not be in a rush to reach the end. The poem reflects on life, aging, wisdom, and the nature of the human quest for meaning. | In the poem, Ithaka is the final destination, but it is not the journey's purpose. Cavafy suggests that the true value of life lies in the experiences, the knowledge gained, and the people we meet along the way. He emphasizes that we should savor the journey of life and not be in a rush to reach the end. The poem reflects on life, aging, wisdom, and the nature of the human quest for meaning. | ||
This profound, resonant poem has had a widespread impact, inspiring countless readers, artists, and thinkers around the world. It continues to be cherished for its timeless wisdom and elegant simplicity, and its message remains as relevant today as it was over a century ago. Explore this beautiful poem in both its original Greek and English translation below, and embark on your own personal journey to Ithaka. | This profound, resonant poem has had a widespread impact, inspiring countless readers, artists, and thinkers around the world. It continues to be cherished for its timeless wisdom and elegant simplicity, and its message remains as relevant today as it was over a century ago. Explore this beautiful poem in both its original Greek and English translation below, and embark on your own personal journey to Ithaka. | ||
==Original Version in Greek == | ==Original Version in Greek == | ||