Handwritten diary-type letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Paris, according to the letterhead, on five sheets, two of which are bifolios. The text is completed gradually on different days and at different times of the day, all of which are noted. It is a long letter, in which Paul informs the poet of his very poor financial situation and asks him to assist him and help him with any procedures that might be necessary for him to escape the impasse he is in. The style of the text is highly charged and intense. There are several mentions of Paul's poverty and hunger as well as of people he intends to approach for assistance. Additions in the margin and page numbering ("1" through "13") in pencil. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases.
[Cavafy], Polis [Paul]Buxton (England)
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Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and fourth pages of a bifolio. Paul comments on the poet's reaction in a letter dated 21 May with reference to John Cavafy, while he also informs him that he is "at an impasse" and is planning on moving. Of note is the frequent use of English words and phrases. (Buxton)
[Cavafy], Polis [Paul]Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from France, according to the content and the sequence of his previous and following letters. The text is on both sides of a sheet. It is a reply to a letter by the poet, in which Paul expresses his personal thoughts on his life; he refers to news he learns from his brother regarding their circle of family and friends as well as to details regarding his journalistic activities. He also asks his brother to send him a photograph of their mother. Of note is the use of interpolated English and French words and phrases.
[Cavafy], Polis [Paul]