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The series contains one file further subdivided into three sub-files. It contains the -mostly handwritten- prose texts and poems that had been sent to the journal for publication, letters by authors and intellectuals to the editors as well as handwritten lists with the names of authors and publishing houses of Athens.

Handwritten list of poem titles in a bifolio of paperboard. On the recto of the first sheet, the general title "Ancient Days", written by Cavafy and crossed out. On the same side, handwritten note in the handwriting of Rica Singopoulo: "Poems with a note "not to be published" ". The list of titles starts on the verso of the first sheet and continues until the verso of the second one. Cancellations and emendations.

Handwritten notes by Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet and on the recto of a second sheet, the verso of which is blank. Incomplete text, possibly a draft of an introduction for the book that Rica Singopoulo was planning to publish, entitled "Cavafy en pantoufles" ["Cavafy in his slippers"]. In this particular part of the text, Singopoulo refers to her personal relationship with the poet. It is mentioned that the text was written quite some time after the poet's death.

Handwritten notes with comments by Cavafy on the French translations of his poems, recorded by another person (most probably Rica Singopoulo), since he is mentioned in the text as "C.". The text is written on two separate sheets –recto and verso–, one of which is a letterhead of the journal Alexandrini Techni and bears a printed date indication 193[..]. Extensive commentary on the poems "Ithaca" (Ithaque), "The City" (La ville) and "Ides of March" (Les ides de Mars). Cancellations and emendations.

Typewritten French translations of the poems "In the Street" and "Days of 1903" on one side of five sheets. The poems are found in more than one copies. Handwritten emendations. Rica Singopoulo is mentioned as the translator at the end of each poem.

Handmade folder of paperboard folded into a bifolio. The first page indicates that it contains correspondence with The Hogarth Press publishing house, letters by P. Anastasiadis, G. Valassopoulo and others, and press clippings as well as clippings from journals in which Cavafy's poems had been published. The list of contents has not been written by the poet (most probably by Rica Singopoulo). Second folder of larger dimensions with the indication "Translations - Correspondence with 'The Hogarth Press' publishing house", written by G. A. Papoutsakis.

Two handwritten texts by Rica Singopoulo regarding Cavafy and his poetic work, both entitled "Le poète C. P. Cavafy". The first is written on the recto of nine sheets, cut in half lengthwise. Blank versos. Pages 2 to 9 are numbered. The second text is a longer version of the first and is written on the recto of twelve sheets. Blank versos, except for the one of sheet 6. Pages 2 to 12 are numbered. Cancellations and emendations in both texts. The second text has additional footnotes.

Handwritten letter by Kimon Periklis to Cavafy in the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. Embossed monogram on the first page. Personal news. Interpolated phrases in French. Accompanied by a handmade folder with notes by Rica Singopoulo, labelled "Miscellaneous". (Beni Suef)

Handwritten notes on both sides of a piece of paper, in a handwriting other than Cavafy's (most probably Rica Singopoulo's). List of names of authors and intellectuals.

Handmade folder with the note "about poems", written by a hand other than the poet's (most likely by Rica Singopoulo). Handwritten notes by Cavafy on one side of a cut piece of paper, with verses from the poem "Eis tin thalassan tis Salaminos" by Achilleas Paraschos. Blank verso.

Handwritten notes by Rica Singopoulo on the recto of eight sheets. Blank versos, except for the one of the fourth sheet. All sheets are numbered 1 to 8 at top right. Biographical notes, pertaining to the life, habits and social encounters of Cavafy. Also, information about the members of his family (parents and siblings). It appears that the notes were written after the poet's death and the information comes from Singopoulo's own knowledge as well as from the remains of Cavafy's belongings. Certain inaccuracies are observed, such as the poet's date of birth (1865 instead of 1863).

Handwritten notes by Rica Singopoulo on the recto of 39 small-size sheets, removed from a notepad. Blank versos. The last (fortieth) sheet is blank on both sides. Short quotes from French writers, copied by way of anthology. The writers' names as well as the titles of their works are recorded. Only the first two sheets bear verses in Greek, with no reference to the name of the creator or the title. Accompanied by envelope with a note indicating the contents.

Handwritten text by Rica Singopoulo on the recto of thirteen sheets from a notepad. Blank versos. Seven sheets have been torn off the notepad. Rica Singopoulo's notes pertain to the history of the poet's paternal and maternal family, for the members of which is provided all the information she collected from the poet himself as well as from his notes. Extensive reference to the life of the poet and that of his brothers. Cancellations and emendations.

Handwritten notes by Rica Singopoulo on the recto of five sheets. Blank versos. Relatively short texts, one of which takes up two pages (the second one is numbered at top left); the other text takes up three pages (the second and third ones are numbered at top left). The first text pertains to Cavafy's aesthetics and coquetry, while the second one contains Rica Singopoulo's impressions from the man and artist Cavafy.

Handwritten notes by Rica Singopoulo on seven sheets and three double sheet notepapers. The notes pertain to Cavafy's life and to the members of his family (mainly his mother and brothers). Some of the information recorded derives from the family correspondence as well as from the remnants of the poet's belongings.

Handwritten notes by Rica Singopoulo on seven sheets and a double sheet notepaper. Rica Singopoulo refers to Cavafy's family environment and to his personality as an artist as well as to the way his work had been received by critics. It also includes general comments on the characteristics of his poetry and the language he uses. Some of the notes are written in French.

Handwritten prose text by Rica Singopoulo in two sheets cut lengthwise and in a bifolio, also cut in half along the length of each sheet. The text is written on the recto of the two sheets and in the first page of the bifolio. The other pages of the bifolio are blank, as is the verso of the sheets. Pages "2" and "3" are numbered at top centre. Cancellations. The text refers to the impact of Cavafy's work in Athens and Alexandria. The title ("O poiitis C. P. Cavafy" [The poet C. P. Cavafy]) at the top of the first page and below a quote from the poem "Come Back". It is probable that the end of the text is missing.

Handwritten texts by Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet, on the first two pages of a double sheet notepaper and on the first three pages of a second double sheet notepaper. Cancellations and emendations. Drafts written by Singopoulo on the occasion of the first anniversary of Cavafy's death. On the basis of all of the above, the texts should be dated to 1934. Extensive reference to the last days of Cavafy and to the poet's human dimension.

Handwritten text by Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a ruled sheet. Cancellations. Comments on the work of Cavafy and the criticism it received. It is probable that the beginning of the text is missing.

Handwritten untitled text on the recto of two ruled sheets, taken from a notepad. Blank versos. The text is most likely written by Rica Singopoulo. Pages "2" to "12" are numbered at top centre. The text analyses and presents Cavafy's poetic work, with references to poets, writers and critics.

Part of a handwritten text by Rica Singopoulo on the verso of three sheets and on both sides of a fourth sheet. The sheets are numbered 3-6 at top left of the verso. The undated text describes political events during a period of instability and uncertainty in Egypt and, on that basis, may be dated in the 1936-1937 period. Cancellations and emendations.