Author: ESHLEMAN, CLAYTON
Title: Altars
Description: Los Angeles: Black Sparrow Press, 1971. First Paperback Edition. Original Decorated Wrappers. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Slight soiling to botom edge. Slight chipping to back cover top margin. ; 23.5 x 15 x 1 cms; 120 pages; Clayton Eshleman (1935–2021) was an American poet, translator, and editor, widely regarded for his innovative and powerful contributions to contemporary poetry. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Eshleman developed a deep interest in the works of surrealists and avant-garde poets, which influenced his own experimental style. He was particularly known for his translations of Latin American poets, including the works of César Vallejo and Pablo Neruda, which helped introduce these writers to English-speaking audiences. Eshleman’s poetry often explored themes of the human psyche, spirituality, and the complexities of language. His works were marked by an intense lyricism and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of poetic form. Eshleman also founded and edited Antaeus, a literary journal that published influential poets and writers. Throughout his career, he received numerous accolades, including a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship and the Pushcart Prize. His dedication to both the craft of poetry and the act of translation solidified his legacy as an important figure in 20th-century American literature.. Very Good- with no dust jacket .
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Title: Altars
Description: Los Angeles: Black Sparrow Press, 1971. First Paperback Edition. Original Decorated Wrappers. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Slight soiling to botom edge. Slight chipping to back cover top margin. ; 23.5 x 15 x 1 cms; 120 pages; Clayton Eshleman (1935–2021) was an American poet, translator, and editor, widely regarded for his innovative and powerful contributions to contemporary poetry. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Eshleman developed a deep interest in the works of surrealists and avant-garde poets, which influenced his own experimental style. He was particularly known for his translations of Latin American poets, including the works of César Vallejo and Pablo Neruda, which helped introduce these writers to English-speaking audiences. Eshleman’s poetry often explored themes of the human psyche, spirituality, and the complexities of language. His works were marked by an intense lyricism and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of poetic form. Eshleman also founded and edited Antaeus, a literary journal that published influential poets and writers. Throughout his career, he received numerous accolades, including a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship and the Pushcart Prize. His dedication to both the craft of poetry and the act of translation solidified his legacy as an important figure in 20th-century American literature.. Very Good- with no dust jacket .
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- Book number: 62792
- Book number: 62792
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