10.26256/ca-sf02-s01-ss02-f20-sf002-0090

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Letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy Collection

[Cavafy], Polis [Paul],
Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, on a bifolio with notes to the recto of the second sheet. It is a reply to a letter by C. P. Cavafy, dated 22 November - the date is noted in different ink. Comments on individuals related to their family and social circle as well as other matters set forth in the previous letter by C. P. Cavafy. He describes his place of residence, mentions the collection of letters of P. Mérimée Lettres à une inconnue, and informs about his health, mentioning events of the past. Of note is the use of French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse.

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