Ποιήματα - Τόμος Πέμπτος - Φασουλής Φιλόσοφος

This volume collects early verses of a whimsical philosopher‑poet who mixes ancient Greek thought with the chatter of 19th‑century cafés. Originally printed in polytonic Greek and later rendered in monotonic script, the poems keep their original spelling and lively cadence. The speaker repeatedly declares, “I am a man,” while wandering through surreal scenes of barking dogs, noisy roosters and allusions to Heraclitus, Pythagoras and other sages. The language jumps quickly, feeling like a lively conversation with the self.

Listeners will hear a rapid cascade of questions on existence, knowledge and pleasure, each delivered in a theatrical rhythm that moves from coffee‑stained philosophy to mythic debates about fire, air and water. The tone is self‑deprecating yet daring, inviting the audience to share the poet’s search for truth amid absurdity. Though steeped in classical references, the verses touch modern anxieties about identity and desire, making them surprisingly resonant today. The experience feels like sitting in a bustling Athenian tavern, where every line sparks a new thought.