Handwritten verses from poems by Solomos and Valaoritis as well as from folk songs, on a handmade notepad comprising six sheet, with the last one blank, and on a small piece of paper. Bibliographical references.
Cavafy, C. P.Russia
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Handwritten letter by Timothée Glückmann to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. The author asks for Cavafy's assistance in order to acquire his works for study. He comments that this is the second letter he sends him, and refers, among other things, to the work of A. Kampanis History of Modern Greek Literature as well as to the journal Alexandrini Techni. Accompanied by the envelope which contained the letter. (Moscow)
Glückmann, TimothéeHandwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on two sides of a bifolio. Explanations regarding the interruption of the correspondence between them. Reference to the death of Victor Hugo and to rumours regarding the outbreak of a cholera epidemic in France. Concern for the possibility of war on the pretext of the Suez Canal. Information about free time activities (hunting) as well as about people from the social circle of Alexandria. (Alexandria)
[Schilizzi, Stephen]Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, on both sides of a sheet. It is a reply to a letter by the poet, dated 29 January. Paul refers to World War I and expresses his admiration for the French, the English and the Russians. On the occasion of a letter he received from his niece, Charikleia, he recalls memories of her. He describes in detail the dental problems he is facing. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Hyères)
[Cavafy], Polis [Paul]Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on three sheets and two double sheet notepapers of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-7 are numbered at top right. Detailed update on the political situation in Egypt and the role of the English military forces and politicians. Brief quote in Greek from the Gospel of John.
Cavafy, JohnHandwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on one side of a paper, folded in a bifolio. Comments on the political situation and reference to the amounts of money sent by the brothers from Alexandria to their mother in Istanbul. (Alexandria)
Cavafy, John