A witty and thoughtful account of the author's journeys and friendships, String of Beginnings opens with the description of his childhood in Weimar Germany. Then, following the Nazis' rise to power, Michael Hamburger's family moved to Britain as a refugee from the age of nine, he had to find a place for himself not only in a new country but also in a new language. This is the frank and entertaining story of the early life of one of the most powerful poets and translators working today.
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A witty and thoughtful account of the author's journeys and friendships, String of Beginnings opens with the description of his childhood in Weimar Germany. Then, following the Nazis' rise to power, Michael Hamburger's family moved to Britain as a refugee from the age of nine, he had to find a place for himself not only in a new country but also in a new language. This is the frank and entertaining story of the early life of one of the most powerful poets and translators working today.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
