List of Greek writers (modern times)
The list of Greek writers (modern times) includes writers of Greek or Greek origin who write literature in the broadest sense in the modern Greek language or, as a consequence of the Greek diaspora , also in other languages .
A.
- Tellos Agras (1899–1944), poet, critic
- Kostas Akrivos Κώστας Ακρίβος (* 1958), prose writer, editor of anthologies, teacher at secondary level
- Tilemachos Alaveras (* 1926), prose writer
- Vassilis Alexakis Βασίλης Αλεξάκης (* 1943), novelist, writes in Greek and French
- Aris Alexandrou Άρης Αλεξάνδρου (1922–1978), poet, prose writer and translator
- Elli Alexou (1894–1988), prose writer
- Angelika Aliti (* 1946), writer, playwright, journalist, writes in German
- Petros Ambazoglou (also: Ambadsoglou) (* 1931), prose writer
- Manolis Anagnostakis Μανόλης Αναγνωστάκης (1925–2005), poet
- Katerina Angelaki-Rooke Κατερίνα Αγγελάκη-Ρουκ (1939-2020), poet
- Renos Apostolidis Ρένος Αποστολίδης (* 1924), prose writer, critic, essayist and editor of anthologies
- Evgenios Aranitsis (* 1955), prose writer, essayist, poet and literary critic
- Giorgos Athanasiadis-Novas Γιώργος Αθανασιάδης-Νόβας (1893–1987), writer, politician and Prime Minister
- Tassos Athanassiadis (* 1913), prose writer
- Kosta Athanasopoulos (* 1969), writer, writes in German
B.
- Nikos Bakolas (1927–1999), prose writer
- Jannis Beratis (1904–1968), prose writer
C.
- Nicolas Calas Νικόλαος Κάλας (1907–1988)
- Nikos Chadzinikolau Νίκος Χατζηνικολάου (* 1935), poet and translator
- Marios Chakkas (Hakkas) (1931–1972), prose writer
- Kyriakos Charalambidis Κυριάκος Χαραλαμπίδης (* 1940), poet
- Dionyssis Charitopulos (* 1947), prose writer
- Kostas Chatziarjyris (1912–1963), prose writer
- Dimítris Chatzis (also: Hadzis or Hatzis) (1913–1981), prose writer
- Konstantinos Chatzopulos (1868–1920), author
- Jorgos Chimonas (* 1939), prose writer
- Chrístos Chonenidis (* 1966), prose writer
- Dinos Christianopulos (* 1931), prose writer
- Jorgos Chronas (* 1948), radio producer , publisher, poet
- Nikos Chuliaras (* 1940), prose writer, poet, painter and musician
- Mimika Cranaki (* 1922), prose writer
D.
- Penelope Delta Πηνελόπη Δέλτα (1874–1941)
- Margaritis Dimitsas Μαργαρίτης Δήμητσας (1830–1903), classical philologist, historian and geographer, writes in Greek and German
- Sotíris Dimitríou (* 1955), prose writer
- Dimítris Dimitriádis (* 1944), playwright, prose writer, and poet
- Nikos Dímou (* 1935), essayist, prose writer and poet
- Kiki Dimoula Κική Δημουλά (1931–2020), poet
- Lena Divani (* 1955), professor of the history of foreign policy in Greece
- Apostolos Doxiadis Απόστολος Δοξιάδης (* 1953), prose writer and film producer
- Philippos D. Drakondaidís (* 1940), prose writer and poet
- Maro Duka (* 1947), prose writer
E.
- Neni Efthymiadi (* 1946), prose writer
- Odysseas Elytis Οδυσσέας Ελύτης, actually Οδυσσέας Αλεπουδέλης (1911–1996), poet, Nobel Prize winner
- Andreas Embirikos Ανδρέας Εμπειρίκος (1901–1975), poet and prose writer
- Nikos Engonopoulos Νίκος Εγγονόπουλος (1907–1985), poet, painter, set designer
F.
- Evgenia Fakinou Ευγενία Φακίνου (* 1945), children's book author and prose writer
- Alekos Fassianos Αλέκος Φασιανός (* 1935), painter and writer
- Nikos Fokas Νίκος Φωκάς (* 1927), poet
G
- Nikos Gatsos (1911–1992), poet
- Freddy Germanos (1934–1999), journalist and writer
- Kostis Gimossulis
- Katerina Gogou Κατερίνα Γώγου (1940–1993)
- Vassilis Gurojannis (* 1951), lawyer
H
- Vangelis Hatziyannidis (* 1967)
K
- Nikos Kachtitsis (1926–1970)
- Ektor Kaknavatos (1920-2010)
- Pandelís Kaliotsos (* 1925)
- Dimitirs Kalokyris (* 1948) publisher, graphic artist
- Andreas Kalvos (Kalbos) Ανδρέας Κάλβος (1792–1869), poet
- Dean Kalymniou (* 1977)
- Iakovos Kambanellis Ιάκωβος Καμπανέλλης (1922–2011)
- Panagiotis Kanellopoulos Παναγιώτης Κανελλόπουλος (1902–1986)
- M. Karagatsis (1908-1960)
- Margarita Karapanou (1946-2008)
- Panos Karnezis (* 1967)
- Níkos Karouzos (1926–1990)
- Kostas Karyotakis Κώστας Καρυωτάκης (1896–1928), poet
- Ioanna Karystiani (* 1952) caricaturist, writer
- Tolis Kasantzis (1938–1991)
- Nikos Kasdaglis (* 1928)
- Vangelis Kassos (* 1956)
- Angela Kastinaki (* 1961), Professor of Comparative Literature, Crete
- Konstantinos Petrou Kavafis Κωνσταντίνος Πέτρου Καβάφης (1863–1933), poet
- Nikos Kavvadias Νίκος Καββαδίας (1910–1975), poet
- Nikos Kazantzakis Νίκος Καζαντζάκης (1883–1957), writer
- André Kedros Ανδρέας Κέδρος για Βιργίλιος Σολομωνίδης [birth name: όνομα γέννησης; further pseudonym: André Massepain] (1917–1999)
- Maria Kentrou-Agathopulou (* 1930)
- Natassa Kesmeti (* 1947)
- Kostas Kondromímos (1960–1996)
- Adamantios Korais Αδαμάντιος Κοραής (1748–1833)
- Vitsentzos Kornaros Βιτσέντζος Κορνάρος (1553-1613 or 1614)
- Alexandros Kotzias (1926–1992)
- Menis Koumandareas Μένης Κουμανταρέας (1931–2014), writer
- Dimostenis Kourtovik (* 1948) (Dimosthenis Kurtovik)
- Dimitris P. Kraniotis Δημήτρης Π. Κρανιώτης (* 1966), poet and doctor
- Kostas Krystallis (also: Kroustallis) Κώστας Κρυστάλλης or Κρουστάλλης (1868-1894), poet and writer
L.
- Andreas Laskaratos Ανδρέας Λασκαράτος (1811–1901)
- George Leonardos Γιώργος Λεονάρδος (1937)
- Tasos Leivaditis (1922–1988)
- Menelaos Loundemis Μενέλαος Λουντέμης (1912–1977)
- Dimitris Lyacos Δημήτρης Λυάκος (* 1966), poet and playwright
- Margarita Lymberaki (1919-2001)
M.
- Yianis Makridakis (* 1971)
- Miltiadis Malakassis (1869–1943), poet
- Giannis Manglis (* 1909)
- Petros Markaris Πέτρος Μάρκαρης (* 1937), crime novelist, screenwriter and translator
- Giorgos Markopoulos (* 1951)
- Jenny Mastoraki (* 1949)
- Pavlos Matessis (* 1933)
- Vasilis Michaelidis (1849-1917), poet
- Amanda Michalopoulou (* 1966)
- Christophoros Milionis (* 1932)
- Chronis Missios (1930-2012)
- Kostula Mitropoulou (* 1927)
- Theodoros Montzeleze Θεόδωρος Μοντσελέζε (early 17th century), otherwise unknown author of the Evjena from the island of Zakynthos
- Kostas Murselas (* 1930)
- Stratis Myrivilis Στρατής Μυριβήλης, pseudonym for Evstratios Stamatopulos Ευστράτιος Σταματόπουλος (1890–1969), writer and journalist
N
- Lilika Nakou ( 1899/1903/1904 / 1906–1989)
- Aristotelis Nikolaidis (1922–1996)
- Konstantinos Nikolopoulos (1786–1841)
- Pavlos Nirvanas (1866-1937)
- Dimitris Nollas (* 1940)
P
- Kostis Palamas Κωστής Παλαμάς (1859-1943), poet (including the Olympic hymn)
- Alekos Panagoulis Αλέξανδρος Παναγούλης (1939–1976)
- Johannes Michael Panagiotopoulos (1901–1982), poet and critic
- Alexis Panselionos (* 1943)
- Assimakis Pansalionos (1903–1984)
- Panikos Päonidis , journalist, founding member of the Cypriot peace movement
- Katina Papa (1903–1959), poet and narrator
- Alexandros Papadiamantis Αλέξανδρος Παπαδιαμάντης (1851–1911)
- Elias Papadimitrakopulos (* 1930), doctor
- Dimitris P. Papadítsas (1922–1987)
- Kostis Papagiorgis (1947-2014)
- Konstantinos Paparrigopoulos Κωνσταντίνος Παπαρρηγόπουλος (1815-1891)
- Sorítis Patatzís (1914–1991)
- Titos Patrikios (* 1928)
- Nikos Gavriil Pentzikis (1908–1993)
- Elias Petropoulos (1928-2003)
- Thanassis Petsalis-Diomidis (1904–1995)
- Spiros Plaskovitis (1917–1999)
- Rea Revekka Poulharidou Ρέα Ρεβέκκα Πουλχαρίδου (* 1967)
- Pandelis Prevelakis (1909–1986)
- Lefteris Poulios (* 1944)
R.
- Vangelis Raptopoulos (* 1959)
- Alexandros Rhizos Rhankaves (1809-1892)
- Giannis Ritsos (1909–1990)
- Emmanouil Roidis (1836–1904) writer (including Popess Johanna )
- Dionyssios Romas (1906-1981)
- Rodis Roufos-Kanakaris (1924–1972)
S.
- Miltos Sachtouris (1919-2005)
- Antonis Samarakis (1919-2003)
- Galatia Sarandi (* 1920)
- Siranna Sateli (* 1951)
- David Sedaris (* 1956), US essayist (Greek father)
- Giorgos Seferis (1900–1971), Nobel Prize Winner
- Aris Sfakinakis (* 1958)
- Periklis Sfyridis , doctor
- Angelos Sikelianos (1884–1951)
- Nona Simakis (* 1965) (writes in German)
- Takis Sinopoulos (1917–1981)
- Giorgos Skambardonis (Jorgos; * 1953)
- Alexandros Skias (* 1924)
- Giorgos Skourtis (* 1940)
- Dionysios Solomos (1798-1857), poet (including the Greek national anthem)
- Dido Sotiriou (1909-2004), writer
- Ersi Sotiropoulou (* 1953)
- Antonis Sourounis (* 1942)
- Alexis Stamatis (* 1960)
T
- Kostas Tachtsís (1927–1988)
- Phaidon Tamvakakis (* 1960)
- Petros Tatsopoulos (* 1959)
- Angelos Tersakis (1907–1979), storyteller and playwright
- Avra Theodoropoulou (1880–1963), writer, music critic and women's rights activist
- Takis Theodoropoulos (* 1954)
- Giorgos Theotokas
- Soti Triantafyllou (* 1957)
- Spyridon Trikoupis (1788–1873)
- Constantine A. Trypanis Κωνσταντίνος Αθανάσιος Τρυπάνης (1909–1993), Greek Byzantinist, classical philologist, Neo-Grecist and poet of both Greek and English languages and Greek Minister for Culture and Science
- Vassilis Tsiambussis (* 1953), civil engineer
- Stratis Tsirkas (1911-1980)
V
- Christos Vakalopoulos (1956-1993)
- Aristotelis Valaoritis Αριστοτέλης Βαλαωρίτης (1824–1879)
- Nanos Valaoritis Νάνος Βαλαωρίτης (* 1921)
- Thanasis Valtinos (* 1932)
- Maro Vamvounaki (* 1948)
- Kostas Varnalis Κώστας Βάρναλης (1884–1974), poet
- Nikos Vassiliadis (* 1942) teacher
- Vassilis Vassilikos Βασίλης Βασιλικός (* 1934), author
- Rigas Velestinlis Ρήγας Βελεστινλής (1757–1798)
- Thanassis Vembos (* 1963), science fiction author and journalist
- Ilias Venezis (1904–1973), prose writer and playwright
- Demetrius Vikelas Δημήτριος Βικέλας (1835–1908)
- Ioannis Vilaras Ιωάννης Βηλαράς (1771–1823)
- Georgios Vizyinos Γεώργιος Βιζυηνός (1849-1896), author
- Angelos Vlachos (1838–1920), poet and writer
- Angelos Vlachos (1915–2003), poet, lawyer and diplomat
- Eva Vlami (1920–1974)
- Charis Vlavianos (* 1957)
- Nikiforos Vrettakos Νικηφόρος Βρεττάκος (1912–1991), poet and prose writer
X
- Gregorios Xenopoulos Γρηγόριος Ξενόπουλος (1867-1951)
- Jannis Xanthoulis (1947)
Y
- Giannis Yfandis (1949)
Z
- Alki Zei (* 1927)
- Lily Zografou Λιλή Ζωγράφου (1922–1998)