There is a fresh note of irony and humour in this collection of Ruth Fainlight poems. They also appear to demonstrate a development of her technical and linguistic skills. The subjects range from contemporary terrorism, and a giant Pacific octopus, to the Sibyls of the classical world.
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Seller: Chaparral Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Softbound book in clean and firmly bound condition with medium toning present to all edges of text block. Poems include "A Mourner," "Until You Read It," and "Arshile Gorky's Mother.". Seller Inventory # JCOSfainTT
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9781856193467
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Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9781856193467
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Seller: Yes Books, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. This copy inscribed and signed by author. Pages age toned. Otherwise, a clean copy in very good condition. 84 pages. Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 019264
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Physical description; viii,84p ; 20 cm. Subject; Early memories. Adultery. Herons. Octopuses. Photo illustrations and portraits. Sibyls. Skylark. Toys. English poetry. 3 Kg. Seller Inventory # 455151
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Physical description; viii,84p ; 20 cm. Subject; Early memories. Adultery. Herons. Octopuses. Photo illustrations and portraits. Sibyls. Skylark. Toys. English poetry. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 455151
Seller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA, Wadsworth, IL, U.S.A.
First Edition. First edition. Softcover. 84 pages. A paperback original collection of poems. A very good plus copy in wrappers with some of the usual tanning to the pages and some sunning to and along the spine. Signed by Fainlight on the title page and additionally signed and inscribed by Fainlight on the half title page to poet Linda Pastan. Additionally includes a laid in handwritten and signed note by Fainlight as well. Signed. Seller Inventory # 155252
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. Pages lightly toned else fine in wrappers. Signed and Inscribed to Daniel Hoffman, who served as the Consultant in Poetry of the Library of Congress (the equivalent of the United States Poet Laureate) in 1973-1974 and published several additional books of poetry and literary scholarship. Seller Inventory # 419458
Seller: timkcbooks, Penzance, United Kingdom
First edition, first printing. Signed by the author. Near fine paperback original. Seller Inventory # 9012