Georgios Souris

Georgios Souris was a Greek satirical poet, journalist, and publisher, born in Ermoupoli on Syros in 1853 and died in 1919. He is widely remembered as one of the standout satirical writers of modern Greece, and his work became closely tied to the public life of his time.

His best-known achievement was the weekly satirical newspaper O Romios, which he published from 1883 to 1918. Through verse, commentary, and humor, he wrote about politics, manners, and the frustrations of everyday life, building a strong bond with readers and earning a reputation for quick wit and fearless observation.

Souris's influence lasted well beyond his own era. He was nominated multiple times for the Nobel Prize in Literature, and he is still valued for writing that captures both the comedy and the contradictions of modern Greek society.