Draft letter by Cavafy to A. Singopoulo

GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F17-SF001-0047 (1519)

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DIGITAL OBJECT DESCRIPTION

IDENTITY AREA

REFERENCE CODE:

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GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F17-SF001-0047 (1519)

TITLE:

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Draft letter by Cavafy to A. Singopoulo

DATE(S):

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30/1/1919

LEVEL OF DESCRIPTION:

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Item

EXTENT AND MEDIUM:

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25 x 16 cm

FORMER REFERENCE CODE:

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Χ.φ._Φ 14-214

CONTEXT AREA

NAME OF CREATOR(S):

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C. P. Cavafy

CONTENT AND STRUCTURE AREA

SCOPE AND CONTENT:

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Draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on the rectos of two sheets and on both sides of a third sheet. The poet asks for information regarding Singopoulo’s return to Alexandria, while he makes extensive reference to the activities of the Educational Association of Egypt and to Singopoulo’s participation in them. Cancellations.

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CC BY-SA 4.0 Cavafy Archive Onassis Foundation

LANGUAGE AND SCRIPT NOTES:

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Greek

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Writing in ink and pencil. Watermark: Extra Strong K.P.A. Physical item wear: oxidations, holes.

NOTES AREA

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C. P. Cavafy informs Singopoulo about the activities of the Educational Association of Egypt. In particular, he refers to the impending publication of a quarterly bulletin and to intended theatrical performances. Reference to an earlier event organised by the Nea Zoi Association, in relation to the activities of the Educational Association.