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Georgios Souris
1853–1919
A sharp, funny voice in modern Greek literature, he turned politics and everyday life into lively satire that still feels surprisingly fresh. Best known for the long-running weekly paper O Romios, he wrote with wit, rhythm, and a keen eye for public hypocrisy.
3 Audiobooks
Ποιήματα - Τόμος Πέμπτος - Φασουλής Φιλόσοφος
by Georgios Souris
Ποιήματα, Τόμος Δεύτερος, Ανέκδοτα
by Georgios Souris
About the author
Born in Ermoupolis on Syros in 1853, Georgios Souris became one of Greece’s best-known satirical poets and journalists. He is often remembered for using humor to comment on public life, social habits, and political troubles, earning a reputation as a lively and fearless observer of his time.
Souris is especially associated with the satirical weekly O Romios, which he published for decades. Through verse and commentary, he reached a wide audience and became a familiar literary presence, blending sharp criticism with accessibility and charm.
He died in 1919 in Piraeus. His work remained widely recognized after his lifetime, and he has also been noted as a Nobel Prize nominee in literature.