Poems Written Abroad - The Lilly Library Manuscript (Hardcover, Annotated edition)

Poems Written Abroad is the first publication of the earliest collection of poetry by the famous poet, novelist, literary critic, translator, and radical, Sir Stephen Spender (1909-1995). Spender wrote and compiled this manuscript in 1927, when he was living in Nantes and Lausanne. In tone and diction, Spender's poems range from creatively traditional to unexpectedly innovative. They reflect his reading in Shakespeare and French poetry, as well as his absorption in music and modern art. They also document his struggles with his sexual identity and his emerging desire to devote his life, at whatever cost, to the writing of poetry. This beautiful facsimile edition, authorized by the Spender estate, faithfully reproduces the features of the original manuscript now held by the Lilly Library, including the frontispiece, an ink drawing by Spender himself, and little-known photographs of the poet. The editor's extensive introduction and detailed explanatory notes situate Spender's juvenilia in the context of his life and work and the history of modern poetry. The volume will appeal to readers with interests in modern poetry, gender studies, and fine books.

General

Imprint:	Indiana University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Special Publications of the Lilly Library
Release date:	July 2019
First published:	2019
Authors:	Stephen Spender
Editors:	Christoph Irmscher
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Paper over boards
Pages:	160
Edition:	Annotated edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-253-04167-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Poetry texts & anthologies > General
LSN:	0-253-04167-8
Barcode:	9780253041678

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!