Abstract:

Epitomized as one of the significant and foremost figures of the Athens-focused Neo-Romanticism, Kostas G. Karyotakis (1896-1928) emerged in time as the true representative and proxy of the 1920s generation in the Contemporary and Modern Greek Literature. His suicide at the young age of 32 generated widespread and extensive echoes and resonances, as his death instigated the creation of a literary current designated as the “Karyotakizm.”   The influence of the French poet Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867) began to be observed in the Greek literature, commencing from the advent of the 19th century. Indisputably, he imparted a profound impact also on Karyotakis. Both authors came under the influence of the French Symbolism School.   In Karyotakis’ poems, the inspiration and direct effect of as well as similarities with Baudelaire are most visible and discernible. For that matter, in the core motifs appearing in his poetry, such as death, sleep, escapade, sickness, travel, oblivion and dream, a congruence and harmony with Baudelaire are most obvious.

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