Rae Dalven Translator (5 results)

Condition: Good. Good condition. Acceptable dust jacket. (literature, poetry, poems) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. (Wrappers have light edge-wear; Text is clean, neat and tight). Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 320 pages with indexes and bibliography. Includes Statements by William Rose Benet & Mark Van Doren; Two Essays by Rae Dalven ("The Growth of Modern Greek Poetry" & "The Folk Song : Source of Modern Greek Poetry"); and "Erotokritos: Excerpt from the 17th Century Masterpiece in the Vernacular by Vincenzo Kornaros, Very food condition, sans dustjacket. Scarce.…

Original Wraps. Condition: Very Good+ in Wraps. dj. First Grove Edition, Third Printing. First Grove Edition, Third Printing. Original Wraps. Inscription on ffep: "To Oliver - who "drank of potent wines, as only the valiant of voluptuous drink.". A new translation of the foremost Greek poet of the 20th century' (jacket upper cover). Introduction by W.H. Auden (Bloomfield & Mendelson B75a); translator's biographical note and explanatory notes, plus a short bibliography. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Light shelfwear to dj, head and tail closed tears, discoloration, toning, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Tan cloth. 8vo. xxii, 232pp.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. FIRST BRITISH EDITION. In publisher's blue cloth with gilt lettering. Very Good, foxing to edges, gift inscription on front free endpaper, in a Good dust jacket, tape spot on spine and upper corner.