In many ways Claudel and Perse reveal a similarity in their purpose and design, yet there are striking differences in their outlook. Claudel's view is Christian in orientation and concerns itself with the human soul; Perse is preoccupied with cosmic forces and universal disorder. Though they seem to be ideological opposites, they both articulate an idealism that this generation values. Originally published in 1971. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make ...
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In many ways Claudel and Perse reveal a similarity in their purpose and design, yet there are striking differences in their outlook. Claudel's view is Christian in orientation and concerns itself with the human soul; Perse is preoccupied with cosmic forces and universal disorder. Though they seem to be ideological opposites, they both articulate an idealism that this generation values. Originally published in 1971. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 0807811580.
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Fine in VG jacket. Red cloth with gilt titles to spine, in tan, uncoated illustrated card jacket, 8vo. 132pp. Index, bibliography, list of translations of French passages in text. Fine/VG. Book is as new: bright, tight, sharp and unmarked. Jacket has mild bump along front fore edge, light bump upper front tip. Rubing with associated soil to rear panel. Central titles, figures and titles bright and fine. In Brodart.
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FINE IN FINE DUST JACKET. BOOK IS FINE WITHOUT ANY MARKS TO THE BINDING OR THE TEXT. D.J. IS FINE AND IS NOT PRICE-CLIPPED. A BEAUTIFUL CLEAN, BRIGHT, UNFADED COPY WITH NO REMAINDER MARK.