Letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy
GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F18-SF002-0033 (1681)
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GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F18-SF002-0033 (1681)
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Letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy
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14/4/1884
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27.2 x 21.8 cm
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Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. Description of the work “La Barbe bleue” –possibly in a lyrical version– with details regarding the female protagonist. Reference to Shakespeare’s play “The Tempest”. Comments on a person from the social circle of Alexandria. Cavafy is urged anew to return. (Alexandria)
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Letterhead: Ant. M. Ralli Alexandria, Egypt. Black ink. Watermark: W J & Co Extra Strong 3009. Physical item wear: oxidations, hole.
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DOI: 10.26256/ca-sf02-s01-ss01-f18-sf002-0033
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PERSONAL PAPERS
Correspondence of C. P. Cavafy
Personal correspondence
Incoming correspondence
Incoming correspondence by Mike Ralli, John Rodocanachi, Stephen Schilizzi