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, dated 16 May. Paul comments extensively on the Khedive's visit to Alexandria, stating his dislike. Having received his diaries, he talks of his nostalgia for the past and expresses his admiration for the early works of C. P. Cavafy that he located among his personal items. He also refers to the stay of his niece, Eleni, in Austria and his desire to meet his family soon. Of note is the use of English words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Hyères)
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30/5/1914
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24/7/1911
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Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of two sheets. Paul expresses his thanks to the poet, who sent him a photograph of their mother. In the largest part of the letter refers to his health, comments on people he has met in Alexandria and elsewhere as well as on various events. He requests to receive the newspaper The Egyptian Gazette, also mentioning La Réforme. He describes his living conditions and repeats his warm feelings for his two brothers. Of note is the use of interpolated English words and phrases.
[Cavafy], Polis [Paul]