Dimitrios Hatzis

Greek novelist and journalist

Dimitrios Hatzis - Greek novelist and journalist
Born

November 13th, 1913
111 years ago

Died

1981
44 years ago — 68 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Greece

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A noted Greek novelist and journalist, contributed significantly to Greek literature during the 20th century. Hatzis wrote various novels exploring themes of identity, culture, and social issues in Greece. His works often reflected the historical and political context of the time. Hatzis also served as a journalist, providing commentary and analysis on important events in Greece, impacting the literary and journalistic landscape.

Authored the novel 'The Last Man'

Worked as a journalist for several Greek publications

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