Book of Lyrics is a collection of poems written by American poet and translator Witter Bynner. First published in 1920, the book contains a total of 55 poems, each one exploring a different theme and emotion. Bynner's lyrical style is characterized by its simplicity, clarity, and emotional depth, making his poems accessible and relatable to readers of all ages and backgrounds.The collection includes some of Bynner's most famous poems, such as ""The Way of Life"", ""The Beloved"", and ""The New World"". Each poem is a ...
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Book of Lyrics is a collection of poems written by American poet and translator Witter Bynner. First published in 1920, the book contains a total of 55 poems, each one exploring a different theme and emotion. Bynner's lyrical style is characterized by its simplicity, clarity, and emotional depth, making his poems accessible and relatable to readers of all ages and backgrounds.The collection includes some of Bynner's most famous poems, such as ""The Way of Life"", ""The Beloved"", and ""The New World"". Each poem is a reflection of the poet's personal experiences and observations, and they cover a wide range of topics, from love and loss to nature and spirituality.In addition to his original works, Book of Lyrics also includes translations of poems by other famous poets, such as Li Po and Tu Fu. Bynner's translations are highly regarded for their accuracy and poetic beauty, and they offer readers a glimpse into the rich literary traditions of China and Japan.Overall, Book of Lyrics is a timeless collection of poems that continues to inspire and move readers today. Bynner's masterful use of language and imagery creates a vivid and unforgettable reading experience that will stay with readers long after they have finished the book.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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VG/VG. 12mo. #1038 or 1750 copies in the first ed., but NOT signed. Bit of foxing to end papers, edgewear to DJ. By one of the poets behind the famous Spectra hoax.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book POETRY-Fine regular size hardcover in a near fine, lightly edge worn jacket. #237 of 750cc. purple w/off white lettering Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.
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One corner slightly bumped; otherwise fine in a jacket lightly sunned at the spine and top edge, and some rubbing at extremities. 125 [1] pp. 8vo, Signed by Witter Bynner on the front free endpaper.
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SIGNED. Fully signed by Witter Bynner on the full title page. This is limited to 1750 numbered copies, and this is numbered 209. Near fine in very good price-clipped dustjacket with clean text.