Handwritten draft of an article on all sides of a double sheet notepaper with affixed addition. Reference to the journal Lanterne Sourde and to the initiative to approach the literary production of Egypt and the Western world. Commentary on the potential contribution of Greeks in Egypt to this effort. Cancellations and emendations.
Cavafy, C. P.Lanterne sourde, La
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Handwritten letter by Paul Vanderborght to Cavafy on two sheets. The verso of the second sheet is blank. The second and third pages are numbered. The author refers to the enthusiastic reception of a forthcoming literary event in honour of the poet in Cairo, with music and poetry reading. He informs him in detail about the schedule and asks for his approval and assistance. (Cairo)
Vanderborght, P.Handwritten letter by Paul Vanderborght to Cavafy on the rectos of two sheets. Blank versos. The second page is numbered. The author refers to an imminent event in honour of the poet and asks him to participate in the committee on Rupert Brooke. The letter is accompanied by a typewritten text on one side of a sheet, regarding the erection of a monument to Brooke on Skyros. (Cairo)
Vanderborght, PaulHandwritten notes on both sides of two ruled sheets and on the verso of part of a printed medium with a fragment of the poem "Alexandrian Kings". Cancellations and emendation, some in ink. Pages 2-4 are numbered. Comments by Cavafy on the literary production of the Greeks in Egypt.
Cavafy, C. P.Clipping from the French-language newspaper La Patrie. An unsigned article on the first page refers to the first meeting of the literary and artistic group "La Lanterne Sourde Egyptienne" of Paul Vanderborght in Cairo. Reference to an impending event in honour of Cavafy, "one of the greatest poets of contemporary Greece, alongside Palamas". The relevant lines are marked and underlined. Vanderborght had informed Cavafy by letter about this event, so the article may be dated to 1929.
La Patrie (newspaper)