Author: DRESSEL, JOHN
Title: Hard Love and a Country
Description: Swansea: Christopher Davies, 1977. First Edition; First Impression. Original decorated wrappers. Library stamps & labels. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Library catalogue number written on front cover. ; Library stamps & labels. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Library catalogue number written on front cover. ; 21.3 x 13.7 x 0.4 cms; 46 pages; Jon Dressel (d. April 2024) was an American poet renowned for his evocative verse that bridged the cultural landscapes of Missouri and Wales. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Dressel led a multifaceted life as a dairyman, college teacher, and pub proprietor. His deep connection to Wales, stemming from his Welsh ancestry, led him to immerse himself in the country's language, history, and spirit. He spent several years in Wales, mastering the language and serving as the resident director of Central College's study abroad program at Trinity College Carmarthen, fostering cross-cultural academic exchanges. Dressel's poetry garnered accolades on both sides of the Atlantic, winning prizes in major competitions in the USA and Britain, including the British National Competition in 1989 and the Cardiff International Competition in 1990. His works, such as Out of Wales: Fifty Poems, 1973–1983 and Missouri Poems with a Touch of Wales, reflect his dual heritage and offer poignant observations of both historical and private life. Dressel's legacy endures through his contributions to poetry and his efforts to bridge cultural divides between America and Wales.. Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Writing English Place Landscape
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Title: Hard Love and a Country
Description: Swansea: Christopher Davies, 1977. First Edition; First Impression. Original decorated wrappers. Library stamps & labels. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Library catalogue number written on front cover. ; Library stamps & labels. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Library catalogue number written on front cover. ; 21.3 x 13.7 x 0.4 cms; 46 pages; Jon Dressel (d. April 2024) was an American poet renowned for his evocative verse that bridged the cultural landscapes of Missouri and Wales. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Dressel led a multifaceted life as a dairyman, college teacher, and pub proprietor. His deep connection to Wales, stemming from his Welsh ancestry, led him to immerse himself in the country's language, history, and spirit. He spent several years in Wales, mastering the language and serving as the resident director of Central College's study abroad program at Trinity College Carmarthen, fostering cross-cultural academic exchanges. Dressel's poetry garnered accolades on both sides of the Atlantic, winning prizes in major competitions in the USA and Britain, including the British National Competition in 1989 and the Cardiff International Competition in 1990. His works, such as Out of Wales: Fifty Poems, 1973–1983 and Missouri Poems with a Touch of Wales, reflect his dual heritage and offer poignant observations of both historical and private life. Dressel's legacy endures through his contributions to poetry and his efforts to bridge cultural divides between America and Wales.. Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Writing English Place Landscape
Price: GBP 10.00 = appr. US$ 14.28 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: LCB63220
- Book number: LCB63220
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