Selected poems [of] Abba Kovner and Nelly Sachs; (Penguin modern European poets) - Softcover

Selected Poems [of] Abba Kovner; Translated [from the Hebrew] by Shirley Kaufman and Nurit Orchan; and, Selected Poems Of] Nelly Sachs; Translated [from the German] by Michael Hamburger [and Others], Selected by Stephen Spender; (Penguin Modern European Poets)

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Book Description Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Introduction by Stephen Spender. Illustrated paperback binding with white coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Quoting the rear panel blurb " . From the Jewish tradition of suffering and the Holocaust Abba Kovner and Nellie Sachs draw their different inspirations. The poetry of Abba Kovner, written in Hebrew and translated here for the first time in English, reflects his entirely Jewish background, while the work of the Noble prize-winner Nellie Sachs, who writes in German, displays close links with modern European poetry." Creasing of the book corners with rubbing of the book edges and panels. Fading of the back strip and there are a few chips along the back strip also present. Light tanning of the text block edges and pages. This is the first UK edition. Size: 12 mo (standard paperback). 123, [5] pages, pages, Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Poetry; Judaica; ISBN: 0140421378. ISBN/EAN: 9780140421378. Inventory No: 0290403. Seller Inventory # 0290403

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