About Melissanthi
Lived 1907 – 1991 (aged 84). Melissanthi was a Greek poet, journalist, writer, teacher, romanist and translator.
Melissanthi was the pen name used by Eve Chougia-Skandalaki (; April 8, 1910 – November 9, 1991), a Greek poet, teacher and journalist. Some sources say that she died in 1990.
Awards that she received include: an Athens Academy Award in 1936 for O gyrismos tou asotou a Palamas Honourable Mention in 1945 for Lyriki Exomologisi a State Prize for Poetry in 1965 a Gold Cross of the Order of Deeds of Merit in 1965
Selected works Source: Profiteies (Prophecies) (1931, 1940) O gyrismos tou asotou (Return of the prodigal) (1935) Lyriki Exomologisi (Lyrical confessions) (1945) Anthropino Schima (Human shape) (1961) To fragma tis Siopis (The barrier of silence) (1965)
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Who was Melissanthi?
Greek educator, journalist, writer (1907-1991)
When was Melissanthi born?
Melissanthi was born on 7 April 1907.
When did Melissanthi die?
Melissanthi died on 9 November 1991.
What was Melissanthi's occupation?
Melissanthi was a poet, journalist, writer, teacher, romanist and translator.
What nationality was Melissanthi?
Melissanthi was Greek.
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