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Date(s)
- June 1921 (Creation)
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25.5 x 40.5 cm
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Scope and content
Handwritten draft of the poem "After the Swim" on the second and third pages of a ruled double sheet notepaper. Cancellations and emendations. The remaining pages are blank. Handmade folder from the printed cover of Cavafy's 1908-1914 Collection. The printed details of the Collection on the recto have been crossed out. The handwritten title of the poem and date indication on the verso.
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Language and script notes
Greek
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Paper and paperboard. Writing in pencil and ink. Physical item wear: oxidations caused by metal paperclips.
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Publication note
"After the Swim" >A603
Notes area
Note
Cavafy, C. P.. “After the Swim”. Poem (manuscript), June 1921. GR-OF CA CA-SF01-S01-F01-SF001-0009 (147), Onassis Foundation C. P. Cavafy Fonds. From The Digital Collection of the Cavafy Archive, edited by Onassis Foundation, Athens, last modified 01.10.2025. https://doi.org/10.26256/CA-SF01-S01-F01-SF001-0009.
Alternative identifier(s)
Παλαιά ένδειξη ταξινόμησης
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Name access points
- Cavafy, C. P. (Authority)
- George Gemistus (Plethon) (Subject)
- Andronikos Palaiologos (Subject)