Name : Xanthe Kershaw-Adams
Age: 67
Nationality : British
Residence : Kefliconia, Greece
Xanthe Kershaw-Adams is a 67-year-old English expatriate renowned for her evocative prose and poetry, inspired by the everyday life of Kefliconia.
Originally from the rolling countryside of Devon, Xanthe moved to Kefliconia ten years ago, drawn by the island’s serene landscapes, close-knit community, and the promise of a more reflective pace of life.
Her home, a classic Kefliconian cottage with white-washed walls and blue shutters, sits on a hillside with sweeping views of the Aegean Sea.
Inside, modern comforts blend with traditional Greek décor, and her writing desk is positioned to overlook olive groves and distant mountains, providing daily inspiration.
Xanthe’s writing is celebrated for its attentive observation of the ordinary: morning greetings with neighbours, tending her small garden, and the gentle routines of village life.
Influenced by poets like Wordsworth, she believes in the poetic power of everyday language and finds universal truths in simple moments.
Her prose poems often take the form of object poems or catalogues of daily sights, elevating the mundane with quiet significance.
Her published works include two collections: “So thankfully the art of imagination has not been lost.” (prose vignettes) and “Imagination is about creation. Not stifled but free and drawn from experience and observation. And soul.”
(prose poetry) – both exploring the intersection of British sensibility and Greek island living.
Xanthe is a regular contributor to expat magazines and local literary gatherings, where her readings are noted for gentle humor and deep empathy.
Beyond writing, Xanthe is passionate about gardening, enjoys historical documentaries, and is a familiar presence at Kefliconia’s monasteries and markets.
She has become a valued member of the local community, cherishing the warmth of her neighbours and the peace she finds in the island’s churches.
