author
Paulos Nirvanas
1866–1937
A doctor, naval officer, journalist, and man of letters, he brought an unusually wide view of life to modern Greek writing. His work moved easily between fiction, poetry, theater, and criticism, making him a lively presence in early 20th-century literature.
3 Audiobooks
Το συναξάρι του Παπά-Παρθένη κι' άλλες νησιώτικες ιστορίες
by Paulos Nirvanas
Η βοσκοπούλα με τα μαργαριτάρια και άλλες μικρές ιστορίες
by Paulos Nirvanas
Όταν σπάση τα δεσμά του: Δράμα σε μέρη τρία
by Paulos Nirvanas
About the author
Born in Mariupol in 1866, the writer known as Paulos Nirvanas was the pen name of Petros K. Apostolidis. He later settled in Greece, studied medicine at the University of Athens, and served in the Navy before retiring in 1922.
After that, he devoted himself more fully to journalism and literature. His writing ranged across prose, poetry, plays, studies, and translations, showing both versatility and a strong connection to the literary life of his time.
Nirvanas was recognized as an important figure in Greek letters and was elected to the Academy of Athens in 1928. He died in Athens on November 28, 1937.