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.
[Singopoulo, Rica]Port Said (Egypt)
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Typewritten letter with handwritten additions, by Richard Dawkins to Rica Singopoulo, on two sheets with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a previous letter by Singopoulo, along with which the sender appears to have also received works by Cavafy. Positive comments on the style and language of Cavafy's poetry and its reception England. Mention of the poet's poor health and his hospitalisation in Athens. In a postscript, Dawkins asks Singopoulo's assistance in locating a publication on Greek popular poetry (Ν. Mavris / E. Papadopoulos, Dodekanisiaki lyra. Tomos protos. Kasiaki lyra, itoi dimodis poiisis kai mousiki tis nisou Kasou. Port Said 1928, print. Nea Icho). The citation, in Greek, is not written by the author, who has made handwritten additions in English. Emendations in the typewritten text. The postscript is written on a smaller piece of paper - it is possible that it was added after the main text had been finalised by its author. (Oxford)
Dawkins, Richard M.Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, on two sheets. The letter is written in parts, given that –as the author clarifies– the second part is added on the same date, but after the composition of the first was completed. Paul expresses his concern about the interruption of the correspondence between the two brothers -there are details regarding the dates of the last letters– which is restored in the second part of the letter. Paul finally receives a letter by C. P. Cavafy on the same day. Reference to individuals from their family circle, and mention of his acquaintance with a man of Greek origin in Hyères, who had served in Egypt. Extensive comments on writers and works, including: Letters by Madame de Sevigné; Agamemnon by Aeschylus; Stello by De Vigny; Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse.
[Cavafy], Polis [Paul]Handwritten letter on both sides of two letterheaded papers of the Morea steamboat. Forster informs Cavafy that he is aboard off the shores of Crete on his way to India. Accompanied by envelope.
Forster, E. M.