Cunningham J V James Vincent (15 results)

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Explore the nature of beauty and literary judgment in Pierre Nicole's 'An Essay on True and Apparent Beauty in which from Settled Principles is Rendered the Grounds for Choosing and Rejecting Epigrams.' This meticulously prepared edition presents Nicole's incisive literary criticism, focusing on the art of the epigram and the broader principles of aesthetics. A significant contribution to the field of French literature and poetic analysis, this essay delves into the criteria for discerning true beauty from mere superficial charm in writing. Nicole's work offers a historical perspective on the evaluation of literary works, particularly poetry, and examines the philosophical underpinnings of aesthetic preference. Discover the timeless relevance of Nicole's insights as he explores the foundations for appreciating and critiquing artistic expression. A valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of literary theory and the enduring power of beauty in art.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

1st edition. Near fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 3-142 pages 23 cm. Subjects; Poetry. Poetry as Topic Poe?sie. American poetry. American poetry. English poetry 20th century. Poetry in English American writers, 1945 Texts. 1 Kg. …

1st edition. Near fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 3-142 pages 23 cm. Subjects; Poetry. Poetry as Topic Poésie. American poetry. American poetry. English poetry 20th century. Poetry in English American writers, 1945 Texts. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Near fine. First edition thus. Octavo. 8 3/4 x 5 3/4". 56pp. SIGNED by Cunningham on title-page. Blue patterned cloth with title stamped in red in bright nice dust jacket, that has a hint of fading to spine. Small bookplate of Knopf editor, Joshua Odell on paste-down. "Cunningham was awarded Guggenheim fellowships in 195960 and 196667 and received a Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets in 1976."- Wikipedia. …

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Foxing to cloth, dust-wrapper, and prelims. Dust-wrapper taped. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 11-54 pages, 1 leaf ; 22 cm. Contents; The phoenix -- Experience -- Noon -- Distinctions at dusk -- Ripeness is all -- The chase -- Coffee -- To a friend, on her examination for the Doctorate in English -- Passion -- The metaphysical amorist -- Envoi -- Forgiveness -- Apology -- On a nice book -- Ars amoris -- Haeceity -- Convalescence -- To my daimon -- The man of feeling -- The solipist -- Agnosco veteris vestigia flammae -- Distraction -- Meditation on statistical method -- Meditation on a memoir -- To the reader -- Epigrams: a journal. Subjects; 1900-1999. American poetry 20th century. American poetry. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Foxing to cloth, dust-wrapper, and prelims. Dust-wrapper taped. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 11-54 pages, 1 leaf ; 22 cm. Contents; The phoenix -- Experience -- Noon -- Distinctions at dusk -- Ripeness is all -- The chase -- Coffee -- To a friend, on her examination for the Doctorate in English -- Passion -- The metaphysical amorist -- Envoi -- Forgiveness -- Apology -- On a nice book -- Ars amoris -- Haeceity -- Convalescence -- To my daimon -- The man of feeling -- The solipist -- Agnosco veteris vestigia flammae -- Distraction -- Meditation on statistical method -- Meditation on a memoir -- To the reader -- Epigrams: a journal. Subjects; 1900-1999. American poetry 20th century. American poetry. 1 Kg. …

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. Limited to 1000 copies. Octavo. 8 3/4 x 6". 54pp. INSCRIBED by Cunningham to Joshua Odell, Knopf editor and book collector, with Odell's small bookplate on paste-down. Grey cloth with title stamped in red, in dust jacket. Dust Jacket has light edge wear and toning to edges and spine. " Yvor Winters called him (Cunningham) "the most consistently distinguished poet writing in English today, and one of the finest in the language." About the same time, Thom Gunn wrote in a Yale Review article on The Exclusions of a Rhyme that Cunningham "must be one of the most accomplished poets alive, and one of the few of whom it can be said that he will still be worth reading in fifty years' time."-poetry foundation.…

First Edition. Limited edition, one of 200 copies. Signed and inscribed to Denis Donoghue. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 14p. ; 20cm. Notes: Half-title: Some Salt. Subjects: English poetry. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Limited edition, one of 200 copies. Signed and inscribed to Denis Donoghue. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 14p. ; 20cm. Notes: Half-title: Some Salt. Subjects: English poetry. 1 Kg.…

Paperback. 31p., very good first edition limited to 300 copies in card-stock covers and green dj affixed, yellow printed title label affixed front cover, signed by the poet on the title page. Colt Press Poetry Booklets: Number 2. Produced in various paper formats and designs with a few hardcovers this is the more common plain green paper covers with label. The Denver poet's second book.…