Peter Jeffreys and Gregory Jusdanis, Alexandrian Sphinx. The Hidden Life of Constantine Cavafy . London: Simon and Schuster [UK Edition], 2025. Pp. xxiv + 534. - Takis Kayalis, Cavafy’s Hellenistic Antiquities . Cham: Springer Nature [Palgrave Macmillan], 2024. Pp. viii + 282. - Foteini Dimirouli, C. P. Cavafy in the English and American Literary Scenes. Authorizing the Other . Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2025. Pp. 246.

Sarah Ekdawi

doi:10.1017/byz.2026.10060

February 23, 2026Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies

Peter Jeffreys and Gregory Jusdanis, Alexandrian Sphinx. The Hidden Life of Constantine Cavafy . London: Simon and Schuster [UK Edition], 2025. Pp. xxiv + 534. - Takis Kayalis, Cavafy’s Hellenistic Antiquities . Cham: Springer Nature [Palgrave Macmillan], 2024. Pp. viii + 282. - Foteini Dimirouli, C. P. Cavafy in the English and American Literary Scenes. Authorizing the Other . Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2025. Pp. 246.

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The aim is to explore and analyze recent literature on Constantine Cavafy and his cultural significance.
Review of three books on Cavafy’s life and works
Analysis of different perspectives on Cavafy’s influence
Discussion of the literary and cultural context of Cavafy's writings
Highlighting the multifaceted nature of Cavafy’s identity
Elucidating his role in English and American literary traditions
Examining Cavafy's relationship with Hellenistic influences

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This review assesses new literary studies on Constantine Cavafy, emphasizing his cultural impact and reception.

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Peter Jeffreys and Gregory Jusdanis, Alexandrian Sphinx. The Hidden Life of Constantine Cavafy. London: Simon and Schuster [UK Edition], 2025. Pp. xxiv + 534. - Takis Kayalis, Cavafy’s Hellenistic Antiquities. Cham: Springer Nature [Palgrave Macmillan], 2024. Pp. viii + 282. - Foteini Dimirouli, C. P. Cavafy in the English and American Literary Scenes. Authorizing the Other. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2025. Pp. 246.

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