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Collects all the poems, unrevised and unedited, of the distinguished American poet's first four volumes, providing a comprehensive view of his early work and his growth as a poet
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About the Author
W.S. Merwin is one of America's leading poets. His prizes include the 2005 National Book Award for his collected poems, Migration, the Pulitzer Prize, the Stevens Award, and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and Lannan Foundation. He is the author of dozens of books of poetry and translations. He lives in Hawaii, where he cultivates endangered palm trees.
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The First Four Books of Poems
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Fair. This edition includes former United States Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin's four acclaimed early works: A Mask for Janus, The Dancing Bears, Green with Beasts, and The Drunk in the Furnace. In choosing Merwin's first book for the Yale Younger Poets Award in 1952, W.H. Auden noted that Merwin had a gift for myth. This ability marked his poetry throughout his long and distinguished career, and The First Four Books of Poems provides a map to a deeper understanding of the stylistic and intellectual evolution of a major poet. Seller Inventory # 00106744662
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The First Four Books of Poems
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Condition: good. All pages and cover are intact. Dust jacket included if applicable, though it may be missing on hardcover editions. Spine and cover may show minor signs of wear including scuff marks, curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages may contain limited notes or highlighting. "From the library of" labels may be present. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set packaging may be missing. Bundled media e.g., CDs, DVDs, access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # COLV.0689106688.G
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The First Four Books of Poems
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Condition: good. This book is in Good condition. There may be some notes and highligting but otherwise the book is in overall good condition. Seller Inventory # BCV.0689106688.G
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The First Four Books of Poems
Seller: Sequitur Books, Boonsboro, MD, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Softcover. Good binding and cover. Minor shelf wear. Small chip to spine. Scattered markings. 261 p., 23 cm. Seller Inventory # 2006290001
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The First Four Books of Poems
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Paperback. Cover creased. Photo of Merwin by Thomas Victor on back cover. Seller Inventory # 022567
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The First Four Books of Poems: A Mask for Janus, The Dancing Bears, Green with Beasts, The Drunk in the Furnace
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Atheneum, New York, 1975
ISBN 10: 0689106688
ISBN 13: 9780689106682
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Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
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Softcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. Trade paperback. 261pp. Fine being poet Daniel Hoffman's copy with his name penciled on the front fly and his pencil marginalia on a few pages. Advance Review Copy with publisher's slip laid in. Seller Inventory # 469149
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The First Four Books of Poems
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Atheneum. First American collected edition, New York, 1975
ISBN 10: 0689106688
ISBN 13: 9780689106682
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First Edition
Seller: Badger Books, Woollahra, NSW, Australia
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Softcover/Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A Mask for Janus, The Dancing Bears, Green with Beasts, and The Drink in the Furnace, all complete. Printed wrappers. Very good. book. Seller Inventory # 48367
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The First Four Books of Poems
Seller: Yes Books, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Previous owner's name FFEP. Otherwise, a clean unmarked copy in excellent condition. Dust jacket lightly worn. Mylar cover. 261 pages. Seller Inventory # 018192
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The First Four Books of Poems
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The First Four Books of Poems
Published by
Atheneum, New York, 1975
ISBN 10: 0689106688
ISBN 13: 9780689106682
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First Edition
Seller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA, Wadsworth, IL, U.S.A.
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Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First Edition. First edition and first printing. Hardcover. 261 pages. Anthology that includes "A Mask For Janus," "The Dancing Bears," "Green With Beasts," and "The Drunk In The Furnace." A clean very near fine copy in cloth boards in a close to near fine dust jacket with a tear to the top of the front panel and another tear and associated crease to the base of the rear panel. Seemingly fairly uncommon. Seller Inventory # 189570