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Synopsis
Six long poems in which Ferlinghetti reflects on American events of the late sixties and a winter journey across Russia
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These poems show a progressive continuity and clarity of perception that apprehends both the hard reality and luminous irreality in everyday phenomena.
About the Author
The poet, publisher, and activist Lawrence Ferlinghetti, born in Yonkers, New York in 1919, has received the Robert Frost Memorial Medal and the first Literarian Award of the National Book Foundation. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and is the subject of Christopher Felver’s film documentary, Ferlinghetti: A Rebirth of Wonder.
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- PublisherNew Directions
- Publication date1968
- ISBN 10 0811202755
- ISBN 13 9780811202756
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages49
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Includes Assassination Raga and five other longer poems; the lead poem was first read by the poet, at Nourse Auditorium, San Farncisco, on the night of RFK's funeral; in fact, the wonderful cover photograph of the poet, by Beth Bagby, was taken at the reading; this copy is As New except for one, small DJ scuff; otherwise mint and not price-clipped. Seller Inventory # 000476
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The Secret Meaning Of Things
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Includes Assassination Raga and five other longer poems; the lead poem was first read by the poet, at Nourse Auditorium, San Farncisco, on the night of RFK's funeral; in fact, the wonderful cover photograph of the poet, by Beth Bagby, was taken at the reading; a mint copy with the exception of one scuff on the dust jacket, not price-clipped. Seller Inventory # 000475
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The Secret Meaning Of Things
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ISBN 10: 0811202755
ISBN 13: 9780811202756
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First Edition
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Includes Assassination Raga and five other longer poems; the lead poem was first read by the poet, at Nourse Auditorium, San Farncisco, on the night of RFK's funeral; in fact, the wonderful cover photograph of the poet, by Beth Bagby, was taken at the reading; this copy is As New and is scarce in described condition. Seller Inventory # 000477
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