Cavafy’s handwritten letter to Mitsos Papanikolaou. The poet responds to Papanikolaou’s letter and informs him about sending copies of his collections via Stefanos Pargas. He expresses his sincere thanks and deep gratitude for what Papanikolaou wrote in Nea Techni regarding his poetry, but also for Marios Vaianos’s initiative to compile Cavafy’s reviews in his journal. Finally, he asks Papanikolaou if he would like to have a copy of the sketch that Maleas had created for him, as the poet had no recent photograph taken.
Cavafy, C. P.Nea Techni
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Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on both sides of two sheets. The second and third pages are numbered. He expresses his satisfaction for the publication of his poem "One of Their Gods" in the Chapbook and informs about the despatch of new translations of his poems. Cancellations and emendations.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten poem and note in the margin. The main text, as is clarified in the note, is a translation of Henri de Régnier's poem by Napoleon Lapathiotis. Information on the translation of the poem and a reference to the journal N[ea] T[echni] in the crossed out note. Emendation in the poem.
Lapathiotis, NapoleonFour-page programme of lectures by Mme Barthe (Josephine Barthe d'Yvermont) in the Apollo Theatre of Athens. The lectures are on modern Greek poetry and the Greek origins of certain cities in France. Advertisement of the journal Nea Techni on the last page. Cavafy is included among the authors presented.
Apollo Theatre (Athens)Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Marios Vaianos on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The sender informs about the despatch of poetry collections of his. Positive comments on Theotoki's work. Accompanied by envelope with Vaianos' address in Athens. (Alexandria)
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Marios Vaianos on all sides of bifolio. The poet refers with satisfaction to an event to be held in Athens on him and his work as well as to a relevant lecture by Alkis Thrylos. He praises the literary work of Vaianos and informs him about the despatch of poems of his. Accompanied by the verso of an envelope with the recipient's address in Athens. (Alexandria)
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Napoleon Lapathiotis on both sides of a sheet and on one side of a second sheet. Cavafy thanks Lapathiotis for his appreciation and support to his work, and informs him that he is sending two poetry collections of his. He encloses a handwritten list with the publications of earlier poems in issues of the journal Nea Techni. Accompanied by envelope with Lapathiotis' address in Athens. (Alexandria)
Cavafy, C. P.Typewritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. Handwritten notes and signature. Reference to the publication of the poem "One of Their Gods" in the Chapbook. Accompanied by envelope and by a print with the English translation of the poem by G. Valassopoulo. Rubber stamp date: 24/9/1925. (West Hackhurst, Abinger Hammer, Dorking)
Forster, E. M.Handwritten letter by Georgios Vafopoulos to Cavafy in a bifolio with notes on the recto of the first and second sheet. The author sends Cavafy an issue of the journal Makedonika Grammata, in which an article of his on the poet has been published; he mentions a conflict with the journal Nea Techni and asks to be allowed to study his entire work, with specific reference to the poem "Waiting for the Barbarians". (Thessaloniki)
Vafopoulos, G.Handwritten letter by Louis Roussel to Cavafy on one side of a sheet. Blank verso. The author sets forth his queries and asks Cavafy for clarifications on his poem "Temethus, an Antiochene: 400 A.D.". (Montpellier)
Roussel, LouisHandwritten letter by Marios Vaianos to Cavafy in a bifolio with notes on all sides except for the verso of the first sheet. Comments on the interruption of correspondence between Vaianos and Cavfy, on publications regarding the poet in newspapers and periodicals as well as on the issue of awarding a "Prize of Excellence" on behalf of the Greek Government. Reference to the Nobel Prize. The following publications are mentioned:: Eleftheron Vima, Eleftheros Logos, Filiki Etaireia, La Vie, Kallitechniki kai Filologiki Zoi, Nea Techni. A verse from a poem is recorded in the text, on the occasion of its publication in a journal. Rubber stamp of the journal Nea Techni at the top of the first page, as a logo. (Athens)
Vaianos, Mar.Handwritten letter by Marios Vaianos to Cavafy in a bifolio with notes on the recto of the first and second sheet. The author refers to re-publishing the journal Nea Techni and comments, among other things, on the criteria on the basis of which Cavafy donates his poems to others. The crossed out rubber stamp of the newspaper *Dimokratia" of Chios at the top of the page. (Kardamyla, Chios)
Vaianos, Mar.Handwritten letter by Marios Vaianos to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. The author reminds Cavafy to send poems as well as his photograph for the next issue of the journal Nea Techni. He also informs him about two initiatives aimed at promoting his work: a study that is about to be published in the newspaper Eleftheros Typos and a literary event with recitations of his poems. There is also mention of the journal Nea Zoi and the newspaper Eleftheros Logos. Rubber stamp of Nea Techni at the top of the recto as a logo. (Athens)
Vaïanos, MariosTypewritten letter by Marios Vaianos to Cavafy, on one side of a sheet with the rubber stamp of the journal Nea Techni at top left. "=Α’." written at top right. The verso is blank. The poet is asked for his opinion on the recent issue of the journal and his critique on a poem by the author published therein. (Athens)
Vaianos, M.Handwritten letter by M. Vaianos, Th. Keravnos and M. Nikolaidis on behalf of the journal Nea Techni, on the recto of a sheet numbered 107. Cavafy is told that the next issue of the journal will be dedicated to him and his assistance is requested. Reference to an event that appears to have resulted in the dedicated issue as a response to critiques. Rubber stamps of Nea Techni on the recto –one of which is in the top of the page, as a logo-, and the imprint of a rubber stamp with the initials "C.P.C." on the verso. (Athens)
Vaïanos, MariosHandwritten letter by Napoleon Lapathiotis to Cavafy, on three pages of a bifolio. The second page is blank. Comments on a poem by the author, mimicking the style of Cavafy. Accompanied by a copy of a letter by Lapathiotis to L. Roussel on both sides of a sheet, with a quote pertaining to the same matter. (Athens)
Lapathiotis, NapoleonIssue No 267 of the newspaper Elenchos, published in Florina. A presentation of the book Kritika simeiomata by Anastasios Fragkos, with positive comments on Cavafy's work is published in the the "Literary Column" of the second page. It is signed by Stefanos Myrtias. The column is marked in sky blue pencil. In the top right of the first page, the note: For Mr C. P. Cavafy".
Elenchos (newspaper)Two issues of the Tilegrafos newspaper of Alexandria.
Tilegrafos (Alexandria), newspaperHandwriten notes on eight sheets of a notebook (most of which with text on both sides) as well as on one side of four small-size loose sheets. It is a record of thoughts, criticisms and episodes from Cavafy's life with date indications covering the period 28 March 1926-16 April 1930. Reference to the Grammata publishing house, to the journals Libre, Nea Zoi, Nea Techni, Panathinaia, Alexandrini Techni, Nea Epitheorisi and La Semaine égyptienne, to the newspapers I Proia, Tachydromos of Alexandria, Ethnos and The Times as well as to the Delphic Festival, the Nobel Prize, the work I politeia kai i monaxia by K. Palamas, the study O Palamas filosofos by D. Vezanis, the poem "Tragoudi gia tin Eleni" by S. Skipis and the books Skepsi kai zoi by A. Panagiotatou and [Ta gynaikeia pathi.] Afrodisia nosimata by A. Syngelakis. Eftychia Zelita is mentioned as having written down the notes. There is, however, a second handwritng, which is probably that of Makis Antaios, a person who appears to be reproducing the specific episodes.
[Zelita, Eftychia]Clipping from the Athenian newspaper Dimokratia. The article by Giorgos Kotzioulas "O "Kyklos" gia ton Kavafi", regarding the issue of the Athenian journal Kyklos dedicated to his poetry appears in the second page.
Dimokratia (newspaper)Handwritten list of books and periodicals, entitled "Taken by Peridis" and written on twelve sheets; they are all numbered at top right of the recto. Among them, a volume with translations by John Cavafy and a large number of issues of Greek and foreign newspapers and journals. It is obviously material borrowed by Michalis Peridis from the remnants of Cavafy's belongings.
[Singopoulo, Alekos D.]