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The Forstercavafy Letters: Friends At A Slight Angle
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The English Novelist E.M. Forster And The Greekalexandrian Poet C.P. Cavafy Met When Forster Was Working For The Red Cross In Alexandria During The First World War. Their Subsequent Correspondence Bears Witness To A Complex Relationship And Serves As A Fascinating Testament To Forsters Relentless Determination To Promote Cavafy By Bringing Out An English Translation Of His Work. The Letters Also Chronicle Cavafys Calculated Refusal To Comply Fully With Forsters Plans. The Story They Tell Involves A Number Of Major Twentieth Century Literary Personalitiesarnold Toynbee, T.S. Eliot, T.E. Lawrence, And Leonard Woolf All Participated In Forsters Early Translation Project. Forster Ultimately Succeeded In Launching Cavafys Reputation In The Englishspeaking World, Setting An Important Precedent For His Present Global Literary Fame. The Volume Includes All Extant Letters, The Earliest Cavafy Translations By George Valassopoulos (Incorporating Cavafys Own Authorial Emendations), Poems By E.M. Forster, Archival Photographs, And Related Letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Forster-Cavafy Letters? A: The main theme of The Forster-Cavafy Letters revolves around the complex relationship between English novelist E.M. Forster and Greek poet C.P. Cavafy, highlighting their correspondence and Forster's efforts to promote Cavafy's work in English.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of The Forster-Cavafy Letters is Peter Jeffreys.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features of The Forster-Cavafy Letters include all extant letters between Forster and Cavafy, early translations of Cavafy's work, poems by E.M. Forster, archival photographs, and related correspondence.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The Forster-Cavafy Letters is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 212 pages.
- Q: When was The Forster-Cavafy Letters published? A: The Forster-Cavafy Letters was published on June 15, 2009.
- Q: Is this book suitable for collectors? A: Yes, The Forster-Cavafy Letters is suitable for collectors, especially those interested in literary history and the works of E.M. Forster and C.P. Cavafy.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The Forster-Cavafy Letters is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Are there any notable figures mentioned in the letters? A: Yes, the letters mention several major literary figures, including Arnold Toynbee, T.S. Eliot, T.E. Lawrence, and Leonard Woolf.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from the letters? A: Readers can expect insights into the literary collaboration between Forster and Cavafy, as well as a glimpse into their personal thoughts, struggles, and the broader literary context of their time.