Giorgos Seféris was a prominent Greek poet and diplomat, born on March 13, 1900, in Urla, Turkey. He is best known for his modernist poetry, which often explores themes of identity, loss, and the human experience. Seféris was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1963, making him the first Greek to receive this honor. In addition to his literary work, Seféris served as a diplomat for Greece, holding various positions in countries such as Egypt and England. His poetry collections, including Strophe and Gymnopaedia, are celebrated for their innovative use of language and imagery, reflecting both personal and national struggles.