Blessed is the nation that in the course of a century could give the world two poets of Czeslaw Milosz's and Zbigniew Herbert's scope. Doubly blessed is the English-reader, for in this volume he gets Zbigniew Herbert's work rendered by Czeslaw Milosz: like the poor, or better yet like nature herself, Polish genius takes care of its own. This collection is bound for a much longer haul than any of us can anticipate. For Zbigniew Herbert's poetry adds to the biography of civilization the sensibility of a man not defeated by ...
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Blessed is the nation that in the course of a century could give the world two poets of Czeslaw Milosz's and Zbigniew Herbert's scope. Doubly blessed is the English-reader, for in this volume he gets Zbigniew Herbert's work rendered by Czeslaw Milosz: like the poor, or better yet like nature herself, Polish genius takes care of its own. This collection is bound for a much longer haul than any of us can anticipate. For Zbigniew Herbert's poetry adds to the biography of civilization the sensibility of a man not defeated by the century that has been most thorough, most effective in dehumanization of the species. Herbert's irony, his austere reserve and his compassion, the lucidity of his lyricism, the intensity of his sentiment toward classical antiquity, are not just trappings of a modern poet, but the necessary armor--in his case well-tempered and shining indeed--for man not to be crushed by the onslaught of reality. By offering to his readers neither aesthetic norethical discount, this poet, in fact, saves them frorn that poverty which every form of human eviI finds so congenial. As long as the species exists, this book will be timely. -- Joseph Brodsky
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Very Good. 1985. paperback. Scarce. Signed by the poet Gabriel Fitzmaurice. Good clean copy. Covers showing light age and shelf wear. Light spotting on page edges, text is crisp and clear and remains a nice reading copy.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN: 0856355437.
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Very Good in Good+ dust jacket. Hardcover. 12mo. Penguin Books, 1968. 139 pgs. First Edition/First Printing. Penguin Library Edition; Modern Poet series. DJ has shelf-wear, rubbing present to the DJ especially around the extremities. Lengthy gift inscription to the previous owner present to the FFEP. Text is clean and free of marks, binding tight and solid, boards clean with no wear present. DJ has shelf-wear, rubbing present to the DJ especially around the extremities (several closed tears present to the DJ extremities). Lengthy gift inscription to the previous owner present to the FFEP. Text is clean and free of marks, binding tight and solid, boards clean with no wear present. Blessed is the nation that in the course of a century could give the world two poets of Czeslaw Milosz's and Zbigniew Herbert's scope. Doubly blessed is the English-reader, for in this volume he gets Zbigniew Herbert's work rendered by Czeslaw Milosz: like the poor, or better yet like nature herself, Polish genius takes care of its own. This collection of poems is bound for a much longer haul than any of us can anticipate. For Zbigniew Herbert's poetry adds to the biography of civilization the sensibility of a man not defeated by the century that has been most thorough, most effective in dehumanization of the species. Herbert's irony, his austere reserve and his compassion, the lucidity of his lyricism, the intensity of his sentiment toward classical antiquity, are not just trappings of a modern poet, but the necessary armor--in his case well-tempered and shining indeed--for man not to be crushed by the onslaught of reality. By offering to his readers neither aesthetic norethical discount, this poet, in fact, saves them frorn that poverty which every form of human eviI finds so congenial. As long as the species exists, this book will be timely. E-181; Penguin Modern European Poets, D104; 12mo 7"-7½" tall; 140 pages.
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Very good. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Boards and dust jacket show slight signs of shelf wear. All pages are intact and unmarked, binding is sound. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Fair. This copy has clearly been enjoyed-expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.
