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Some Poems of Friedrich Holderlin
London, New Directions, 1943. First Edition. Hardcover. Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Today, Friedrich Holderlin (1770-1843 is often called "the German Shelley," but didn't become a German poet of the first-rank until well after his death. He is said to have gone mad for a period; these poems come from the earlier period of his life (publisher note at front dust jacket flap. Another fine contribution to the New Directions stable, being a Poetry Series distributed throughout the British Empire. Bilingual texts in the original German and translated by Frederic Prokosch. A perfectly serviceable reference copy; nothing fancy, but complete and sturdy, printed paper over boards, scuffing to tips, else clean and unmarked of interior. Printed dust wrapper with chipping along top edge, splitting to spine, since tape-repaired. Unpaginated, but roughly 24 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . Good/Fair,
Structure, Verses, Agency BooksProfessional sellerBook number: 356875
USD 11.20 [Appr.: EURO 9.75 | £UK 8.5 | JP¥ 1646]
Catalogue: Poetry
Keywords: Frederich Holderlin poems poets poetry New Directions German language English language
Some Poems of Friedrich Holderlin
Norfolk, New Directions, 1943. 1st Edition . Hardcover. In new Directions' The Poets Of The Year series. Originals and translation presented side by side. Poor quality stock a little toned, but otherwise all in VG internal order. No inscriptions. Light wear only to printed paper-covered boards. G+ unclipped d/j, lightly worn to edges and faded to spine. 8vo. Unpaginated. [32pp] . Very Good/Good.
Dodman BooksProfessional sellerBook number: 104357
GBP 37.50 [Appr.: EURO 43.25 US$ 50.62 | JP¥ 7437]
Catalogue: Poetry
Some Poems of Friedrich Holderlin
Norfolk, New Directions, 1943. 1st Edition . Soft cover. In new Directions' The Poets Of The Year series. Originals and translation presented side by side. Poor quality stock a little toned, but otherwise all in VG internal order. No inscriptions. Plain white card covers with printed paper wraps a little faded to spine. 8vo. Unpaginated. [32pp] . Very Good/Good.
Dodman BooksProfessional sellerBook number: 104362
GBP 10.00 [Appr.: EURO 11.5 US$ 13.5 | JP¥ 1983]
Catalogue: Poetry
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