Which poet is best known for writing in Cypriot Greek, including the poem '9th July 1821'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Vasilis Michaelides
- Step 1: Vasilis Michaelides is the Cypriot national poet. Answer: Vasilis Michaelides. Why not the others: Odysseas Elytis, Giorgos Seferis and Kostis Palamas don't fit.
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