Item 0047 (1519) - Draft letter by Cavafy to A. Singopoulo

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GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F17-SF001-0047 (1519)

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Draft letter by Cavafy to A. Singopoulo

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  • 30/1/1919 (Creation)

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25 x 16 cm

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Cavafy, C. P.

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Onassis Foundation

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Draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on the rectos of two sheets and on both sides of a third sheet. The poet asks for information regarding Singopoulo's return to Alexandria, while he makes extensive reference to the activities of the Educational Association of Egypt and to Singopoulo's participation in them. Cancellations.

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      Greek

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      Writing in ink and pencil. Watermark: Extra Strong K.P.A. Physical item wear: oxidations, holes.

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      Cavafy, C. P.. “Draft letter by Cavafy to A. Singopoulo”. Letter (draft), 30.01.1919. GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F17-SF001-0047 (1519), Onassis Foundation C. P. Cavafy Fonds. From The Digital Collection of the Cavafy Archive, edited by Onassis Foundation, Athens, last modified 01.10.2025. https://doi.org/10.26256/CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F17-SF001-0047.

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      Παλαιά ένδειξη ταξινόμησης

      Χ.φ._Φ 14-214

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          C. P. Cavafy informs Singopoulo about the activities of the Educational Association of Egypt. In particular, he refers to the impending publication of a quarterly bulletin and to intended theatrical performances. Reference to an earlier event organised by the Nea Zoi Association, in relation to the activities of the Educational Association.

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