Nuances

"Manolis, a prolific poet, possesses a distinctly Mediterranean flavour, as would a poet schooled on Cavafy or Elytis, aromatic, tangy, like freshness of an olive grove in the morning."
- Richard Olafson

Praise

In this collection of poems, Manolis provides a contemporary discourse on the sensory perceptions that fill the gap between presence and absence. His canvas, like a Chagall painting, is a blend of moods and well crafted images, reflecting the many nuances of life – nuances that rise above the threshold of primal emotive scenes to where he stands as a poet, observing, contemplating, and arguing for the celebration of love in all its manifestations and connections. His work must be credited for its sustained thoughtfulness, lyrical voice, and invitation to view life not as barren subject but as a complex dynamic that has its own extraordinary design and imago of truth.

– Ilya Tourtidis