Selected Poems (Penguin Modern European Poets)
by Quasimodo, Salvatore (1901–1968) (Bevan, Jack – Translator)
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Good Condition
- Seller
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melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
Penguin Books, Harmondsworth, Middlesex, 1965. First Edition. Softcover (Illustrated). Good Condition. Introduction by translator, translator's note. Illustrated paperback binding with white coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Quoting from the rear panel blurb " ... In 1959 Salvatore Quasimodo, the Sicilian poet, was awarded the Nobel Prize for 'his lyrical poetry which with classical fire expresses the tragic experience of life in our time'. No previous edition of his work has been a published in England. These new verse translations by Jack Bevan prove him to be, in the best sense, a contemporary poet, a major European voice, and a social and individual conscience – a poet who must be heard and heeded." Rubbing of the book edges and panels with sunning of the back strip. Light browning of the text block edges and pages. The book has been stored improperly and feels a little "bumpy. Remnants of a sticker to be seen to the top right hand corner of the front panel. first edition by this publisher. Size: 12 mo (standard paperback). [6], 7 - 110, [2] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Poetry; Italy; Inventory No: 0289653. .
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0289653
- Title
- Selected Poems (Penguin Modern European Poets)
- Author
- Quasimodo, Salvatore (1901–1968) (Bevan, Jack – Translator)
- Format/Binding
- Softcover (Illustrated)
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Place of Publication
- Harmondsworth, Middlesex
- Date Published
- 1965
- Keywords
- BZDB2 Salvatore Quasimodo, Poetry, Sicilian Poetry; Italy; Unbranded Quasimodo, Salvatore (1901–1968) (Bevan, Jack – Translator) Selected Poems (Penguin Modern European Poets)
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About the Seller
Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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