Handwritten note on one side of a ruled sheet, regarding the publication of the poem "The God Abandons Antony" in the issue of April 1911 of the journal Grammata. Blank verso.
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Manuscript by Alekos Singopoulo on the recto of 43 sheets and papers of various sizes. Blank verso. Page numbering 1 to 44, corrected on some of the pages. Pages 25-28 are missing, as well as the end of the text. The papers include: clipping from the newspaper Nea Zoi (1912) with poems by Malakasis and Ugo Foscolo, pp. 153-154; clipping from an issue of the O Noumas (1920) with fragment of a poem; the poem "Ithaca", printed on two sheets in 1917; printed broadsheet with Cavafy's poem "Dangerous" (1919). Singopoulo's text is preceded by an unnumbered sheet with the poem "Fthinoporini Fysi". This is the text of a lecture delivered by Singopoulo on 10/6/1920 at the hall of the Greek Secondary School Alumni Association (of the Averoff Secondary School and the Salvageios School of Commerce), on the work by seven Modern Greek poets.
[Singopoulo, Alekos D.]Handwritten notes and short letters by Cavafy to Nikos and Eftychia Zelita, on seventeen parts of sheets of various sizes, cards and small pieces of paper. One side of some is blank. Date indications ("13/8/28", "26 Feb. 926" and illegible note) on three of the sheets. Reference to the Grammata publishing house of Alexandria, to Cavafy's collection (the Collection 1907-1915 is referred to by name) as well as the newspaper I Laiki Foni newspaper of Volos. The messages usually pertain to a meeting among them or some other sort of favour.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten titles of poems by Cavafy, translated into French, on one side of an envelope of the journal Grammata. One of the titles ("But Wise Men Apprehend What Is Imminent") is written in Greek.
Cavafy, C. P.Autograph manuscript poem ("One Night") in the first page of a ruled double sheet notepaper. The possessive "of mine" (part of the original title "One Night of Mine") has been crossed out. Cancellations and emendations. Underlined title and line at the end of the poem. Pages 2 and 3 are blank. Notes on the fourth page. Handwritten notes, variations of verses and bibliographic references on five pieces of paper of various sizes. On one side of half a ruled paper, fragment of another version of the poem, with the crossed out title "One Night of Mine".
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten notes on nine sheets forming a homemade notepad. Linguistic remarks. Quotes from poems by Palamas, Drosinis, Krystallis, Valaoritis, etc. Bibliographical references to publications and journals of the period 1903-1908. Press clipping from the newspaper Astrapi (1904), with a poem by Achillefs Venetas. Abbreviations. Handmade paperboard folder, entitled "Linguistics of C. P. Cavafy", in a handwriting other than Cavafy's (most likely Rica Singopoulo's).
Cavafy, C. P.Handwriten 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]Handwritten text in English (most probably fragment of a letter) on three sheets. Numbering at top left of one of the pages: "4". Cancellations and emendations. Reference to the journal Grammata as well as instructions on the submission of articles.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten note on one side of a sheet with bibliographical reference and extensive use of abbreviations. Date at bottom right, repeated below a short note at the lowest part of the recto. The initials "P. Ps." are also noted.
Cavafy, C. P.Four-page programme of a musical and literary charity event organised by the journal Grammata of Alexandria, in the hall of the "Aeschylus-Arion" association. The programme includes poem recitation (including "Voices" by Cavafy) and presentation of music works.
Grammata (journal)Handwritten letter by G. Kasimatis to Cavafy pertaining to the 1912 parliamentary elections in Greece and the prevailing climate. (Athens). Accompanied by a note by Stefanos Pargas (=Nikos Zelitas) in a letterhead of his. He refers to the letter by Kasimatis and most likely to a publication by Rovertos Kampos, defamatory to Cavafy. Signed: "Nikos". (Alexandria)
Kasimatis, G.Handwritten letter by Stylianos I. Theocharidis to Cavafy. He expresses his admiration for the work of the poet, which he asks to be sent. (Nicosia)
Theocharidis, Styl. I.Handwritten letter by Panos Stavrinos to Cavafy, in which he introduces him a young scholar associate of his. The sender hopes to see Cavafy in Cairo, should the latter decide to travel there, informs him about the plan to re-publish the journal Foinikas and looks forward to Cavafy's collaboration with it.
Stavrinos, PanosHandwritten letter by Nikos Hayer Boufidis to Cavafy, in which he expresses his admiration for his work and asks to be sent poems. (Athens)
Chager Boufidis, N.Handwritten letter by Nikos Hayer Boufidis to Cavafy, in which he thanks the poet for the despatch of his collection "Poems 1909-1911". (Athens)
Chager Boufidis, N.Handwritten letter by (N?) Mazarakis to Cavafy, in which he thanks him for his presence at a lecture delivered by the former at "Grammata". (Alexandria)
Mazarakis, [N.]Handwritten letter by the journalist M. Th. Grigoriou to Cavafy on the recto of two letterheads of the newspaper Patris. Blank versos. The second letterhead is numbered on the recto with Roman numerals. He requests the despatch of a poetry collection. (Athens)
Grigoriou, M. Th.Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy in the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. Comments on the Italian translation by Atanasio Catraro of poems by C. P. Cavafy. Reference to his health and his bad mood. (Heluan)
Cavafy, JohnHandwritten letter by Ilias Gkanoulis to Cavafy on the recto of two sheets. The author expresses himself negatively about Cavafy and launches personal accusations against him. Cancellations, emendations and underlinings. Accompanied by the envelope which contained the letter, with the names of the recipient and of Nikos Zelitas as well as of the journal Grammata.
Gkanoulis, I.Handwritten letter by Evangelos D. Fantis to Cavafy. Reference to a lecture on his poetic work by Tellos Agras in Athens. (Athens)
Fantis, Evag.Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica [Singopoulo] on both sides of a ruled sheet. The poet refers extensively to an article about him published by Tellos Agras, expresses his satisfaction and comments on his familiarity with the non-Greek literary production. (Alexandria). Accompanied by a typewritten text on one side of a sheet, which is the transcription of the paragraph that refers to the article by Agras.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to an article by her as well as to authors and other personalities that she and her husband meet in Athens. (Alexandria)
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica [Singopoulo] on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The poet asks Rica Singopoulo to communicate on his behalf with authors in Athens. He conveys social news from Alexandria.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos as well as to the distribution of copies of his poetry collections. (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.Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Constantin Photiadès on both sides of a sheet. The poet thanks the recipient for the letter he sent him as well as for the appreciation he expresses for his poetry. Cavafy rejects a proposal by Photiadès to prepare a study for the Revue de Paris and informs him about the despatch of two poetry collections of his. (Alexandria)
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos Singopoulo on one side of a sheet. Blank verso. Social news, reference to the activities of the Educational Association of Egypt and to the journal Grammata. (Alexandria)
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a ruled sheet. The Singopoulos are in Athens. Cavafy updates them on everyday life matters and of Alexandrini Techni and asks for information regarding the Greek medal of the Order of the Phoenix. (Alexandria)
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten letter by C. C. Tarelli to Alekos Singopoulo on one side of a sheet. The typewritten sender's address at top right, typewritten. Handwritten note by Singopoulo at top left. The sender is asking Singopoulo's permission to publish English translations of Cavafy's poems, as part of an article he is writing for an English journal. He also refers to the English publication of the poems. The letter is accompanied by the typewritten translations of ten poems on one side of five sheets. (Geneva)
Tarelli, C. C.Printed sixteen-page edition containing the text of the lecture by Polys Modinos and Alekos Singopoulo on Cavafy's poetry. The lecture was given at the Scientific Association "Ptolemy I" of Alexandria on "23 February 1918". Handwritten dedication by Singopoulo to Y. Kagkellaris at top right of the title page.
Modinos, PolysPrinted sixteen-page edition containing the text of the lecture by Polys Modinos and Alekos Singopoulo on Cavafy's poetic work. The lexture was given at the Scientific Association "Ptolemy I" of Alexandria on "23 February 1918". Handwritten dedication by Polys Modinos on the title page.
Modinos, PolysHandwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Rica [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to an article published by Rica Singopoulo and sends his regards to authors in Athens.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to the weather in Alexandria and asks for information regarding the medal of the Order of the Phoenix. The Singopoulos are travelling to Athens. Cancellations.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Stamos Zervos on two bifolios; the last page of the second one is blank. This is a reply to a card he had received and is addressed to a person referred to as Stamos. Reference to the journals La Vie Nouvelle, Grammata and I Skepsi. Update on life in Alexandria, with reference to the Model School of the (Greek) Educational Association of Egypt and the "I Mana" charity institution (Union of Greek Ladies). Mention of Paris where the recipient of the letter resides. Cancellations, emendations and additions.
Cavafy, C. P.Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 8" and "Sal-Tri". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Salos-Trykia". Quotes from various bibliographical sources below each entry. The title and author of each work are cited and often the place of publication and the publishing house.
Cavafy, C. P.Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 7" and "Pla-Rym". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Plafon-Rymi". Quotes from various bibliographical sources below each entry. The title and author of each work are cited and often the place of publication and the publishing house.
Cavafy, C. P.Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 4" and "Eut-Kty". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Eftychos-Ktypito". Quotes from various bibliographical sources below each entry. The title and author of each work are cited and often the place of publication and the publishing house.
Cavafy, C. P.Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 2" and "Ape-Dia". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Apoktimata-Diavatra". Quotes from various bibliographical sources below each entry. The title and author of each work are cited and often the place of publication and the publishing house.
Cavafy, C. P.Autograph handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to Napoleon Lapathiotis in two double sheet notepapers. Comments and explanations on the contents of the poetry collection of 1908-1914. Addition in pencil in the first page of the second notepaper. Lapathiotis' address in the last page of the first notepaper. (Alexandria)
Cavafy, C. P.Homemade leather-bound volume, comprising typewritten and printed poems. On the cover, the title "Cavafy Poems" in gold letters. On the "title page" (made of a cover from the 1910 poetry collection of Cavafy) the title "C. P. Cavafy Poems" and the indication "Alexandria 1910" as well as the note "[Englished by J. C. Cavafy]", handwritten by John Cavafy below the word "Poems". On the interior of the cover, another handwritten note by John Cavafy dated "14 May 1911". It is followed by the poems, each with the printed text in Greek and the typewritten English translation. The page numbering is common for both languages. The Greek text of the poem "The City" on a page cut off from the journal Nea Zoi and that of the poem "The God Abandons Antony" on a page cut off from the journal Grammata. Four pages of contents in Greek and in English, numbered "41" and "42". The pages of contents in Greek have been cut off from a printed poetry collection. They are followed by the English translations of another five poems, without page numbering. A total of twenty-six poems have been translated. Handwritten cancellations and emendations in the typewritten poems.
Cavafy, JohnHomemade leather-bound volume, comprising typewritten and printed poems. On the cover, the title "Cavafy Poems" in gold letters. On the "title page" (made of the cover from the 1910 poetry collection of Cavafy) the title "C. P. Cavafy Poems" and the indication "Alexandria 1910" as well as the note "[Englished by J. C. Cavafy]", handwritten by John Cavafy below the word "Poems". It is followed by a page with a quote in English regarding translation. It is followed by the poems, each with the printed text in Greek and the typewritten English translation. Common foliation for both languages. The Greek text of the poem "The City" on a page cut off from the journal Nea Zoi; that of the poem "The God Abandons Antony" on a page cut off from a 1911 issue of the journal Grammata. Four pages of contents in Greek and English, numbered "41" and "42". The pages of contents in Greek have been cut off from the printed poetry collection. They are followed by the English translations of another nine poems, without page numbering. The last two are not accompanied by Greek text. A total of thirty poems have been translated. Handwritten cancellations and emendations in the typewritten poems.
Cavafy, John