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Constantine P. Cavafy books in order

Greek-Egyptian poet and journalist

Lived
1863–1933
Country
Ottoman Empire
Books
1

Constantine P. Cavafy published 1 poetry collection. The best-known is Collected Poems.

Updated September 2026

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Poetry in order

  1. Collected Poems (1968)

    253 pages

About Constantine P. Cavafy

Konstantinos Petrou Kavafis, known, especially in English, as Constantine P. Cavafy and often published as C. P. Cavafy, was a Greek poet, journalist, and civil servant from Alexandria. A major figure of modern Greek literature, he is sometimes considered the most distinguished Greek poet of the 20th century. His works and consciously individual style earned him a place among the most important contributors not only to Greek poetry, but to Western poetry as a whole.

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Constantine P. Cavafy FAQ

How many books has Constantine P. Cavafy written?
Constantine P. Cavafy published 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Constantine P. Cavafy's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Collected Poems.
What is Constantine P. Cavafy's most famous book?
Collected Poems is Constantine P. Cavafy's most widely read book.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.