Item 0073 (589) - Letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy

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GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS02-F20-SF002-0073 (589)

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Letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy

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  • 15/5/1914 (Creation)

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27.8 x 21.4 cm

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Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, on both sides of a letterhead. It is a reply to a letter by the poet. Paul conveys his strong impressions from his experience of observing an airplane (biplane) flight; he comments extensively on issues relating to their family and to their social circle - mostly individuals from his prior service with the Municipality of Alexandria. He refers to his personal diaries, which apparently are gradually sent by C. P. Cavafy, and informs him on his trips and his stay at a seaside place in the area. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Hyères)

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      Mainly Greek

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      Letterhead: The English Bank Hyères France. Black ink. Watermark: Extra strong […].

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      Cavafy, Paul. “Letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy”. Letter, 15.05.1914. GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS02-F20-SF002-0073 (589), 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-SS02-F20-SF002-0073.

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      F62_φ24-35

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