Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on both sides of a sheet. Cavafy consents to the re-publication of an article by Forster regarding the poet (originally published in The Athenaeum) in a book prepared by Forster. Remarks on the English translation of the poem "In the Month of Hathor". Accompanied by envelope as well as by a draft of the same letter on both sides of a ruled sheet, with cancellations and emendations. (Alexandria)
Cavafy, C. P.Oxford (England)
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Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster regarding the translations of poems of his into English, written on both sides of a sheet and on the verso of a printed broadsheet containing the poem "Chandelier". The second and third pages are numbered. Cancellations and emendations in ink and pencil. The broadsheet was printed in 1918. Cavafy expresses his contentment for the apparent interest in his poetry in England. He also refers to new English translations of poems of his.
Cavafy, C. P.Typewritten letter by Charles Prentice (C. H. C. Prentice) to E. M. Forster on one side of two letterheads of the Chatto & Windus publishing house of London. The other sides are blank. Prentice, one of the partners of the publishing house, expresses his interest in the English publication of Cavafy's poems and details to Forster the financial terms proposed by their house. The letter is accompanied by two sheets with the handwritten addresses of Furness, of Forster and of the publishing house, by one sheet with the names of Furness and Forster as well as by two pieces of paper with the handwritten addresses of Mavrogordatos and The Hogarth Press publishing house.
Prentice, C. H. C.Handwritten letter by Christoforos A. Nomikos to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet with printed address. He informs Cavafy of the letter sent to him by Al. A. Matsas (20/2/1932). (Alexandria)
Nomikos, Ch. A.Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on one side of a sheet, regarding Robert Graves. Accompanied by envelope and a handwritten copy of a letter by Graves to Forster, which the latter encloses in his own letter. (Oxford)
Forster, E. M.Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on one side of a sheet. He informs the poet that he wishes to include the article published on Cavafy in The Athenaeum in his new book on Alexandria and asks for his approval. Accompanied by envelope. (Harnham Monument Green, Weybridge)
Forster, E. M.Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet, with reference to Christopher Scaife and Bonamy Dobrée. (West Hackhurst, Abinger Hammer, Dorking). Accompanied by envelope.
Forster, E. M.Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. He announces the impending publication of a new newspaper and refers to the political developments in Egypt.
Cavafy, JohnTypewritten 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.