Author: MacLEISH, Archibald Title: The American Story. Ten Broadcasts
Description: New York, Duell, Sloan, and Pierce, (1944). First Edition. Hardcover. A collection of radio dramas about America. An Advance Review Copy with slip laid in. Close to Fine in a Near Fine dustwrapper Archibald MacLeish was not only a well-known poet but also served as Librarian of Congress, appointed by Franklin Roosevelt, a position he used to reorganize and promote the institution. In addition to winning three Pulitzer Prizes, MacLeish was commissioned by the NEW YORK TIMES to write a poem to celebrate the Apollo 11 moon landing, which he entitled "Voyage to the Moon" and which appeared on the front page of the 21 July 1969 edition of the paper.
Keywords: Modern Firsts, Modern First Editions, Advance Review Copy Modern First Editions Advance Review Copy Literature: American Modern Poetry
Price: US$ 43.80 Seller: Charles Agvent
- Book number: 020323
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