Before Time Could Change Them: The Complete Poems of Constantine P. Cavafy

Cavafy, C. P. (Constantine P.); Theoharis, Theharis C. (Tr.)

ISBN 10: 0151005192 / ISBN 13: 9780151005192

Published by Harcourt, Inc., U.S.A., 2001

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NF / NF. Lettering sequence indicates 1st Printing of the 2001 Harcourt stated 1st Edition thus, translated, with introductory essay "Let All Its Guarded Passion Shine", by Theoharis C.Theoharis, and with notable foreword by Gore Vidal. Book is straight, square, tightly and evenly bound and free of markings and blemishes. Cover and unclipped Dust Jacket (reflecting original USD $28 price) are clean and bright, with sharp corners and joints, straight heads, tails, spine / backstrip, hinges and edges, boldly legible lettering and crisply distinct design and artwork image. (Please see Seller images). ISBN 0151005192. ShiroBooks, independent bookseller, takes pride in accurate descriptions, careful wrapping and safe shipping. CONTACT SHIROBOOKS PRIOR TO ORDERING if any questions or for more information, details or photos.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Before Time Could Change Them: The Complete Poems of Constantine P. Cavafy
• Publisher: Harcourt, Inc., U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0151005192
• ISBN 13: 9780151005192
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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Synopsis

Since his death almost seventy years ago, C. P. Cavafy has come to be recognized as one of the greatest poets of modern times. Elegiac, deeply sensual, and able to plumb the heart with language of immense richness, Cavafy evokes the great lost classical world of the Mediterranean with unparalleled beauty. Much of his poetry deals with love, specifically homosexual love. It speaks of human passions, the experience common to all mankind of love offered, sought, and lost. His verse is beautiful and embracing, and remains as alive and sensuous as it was when he wrote it.

Theoharis Constantine Theoharis offers a new translation, one that presents Cavafy's work in the thematic order Cavafy wanted it published and emphasizes the tenderness and intensity of the love poems. Gore Vidal's foreword offers an explication of Cavafy's world, a valuable map for readers of what will be embraced as a signal volume of world poetry.

About the Author

Constantine P. Cavafy (1863-1933) was born in Alexandria, Egypt, to Greek parents. He is considered to be the greatest of modern Greek poets.

Theoharis Constantine Theoharis (left) has taught comparative literature at Harvard University since 1985 and is the author of Ibsen's Drama and Joyce's Ulysses. He is the editor of the Boston Book Review.

Gore Vidal is the author of many bestselling novels including Julian, Burr, Myra Breckinridge, and Lincoln. He lives in Italy.