A selection from Peter Russell's work of many years that illustrates the range of a poet who, in Kathleen Raine's words, has 'kept faith (as did his master Ezra Pound) with what is perhaps the greatest imaginative and philosophical conception of the European tradition, 'the Beautiful.
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Peter Russell, born in Bristol in 1921, was editor of the influential magazine `Nine' (1945-56). He left England in the early 1960s, and lived and taught in Germany, the USA, Canada, Iran and Italy, which was his main home since 1964.
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR005577136
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR009632359
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Seller: Alexander Books (ABAC/ILAB), Ancaster, ON, Canada
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 152 Pages. Inscribed by Author(s). Book. Seller Inventory # 044312
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Softcover. First Edition; First Printing. Near Fine in wraps. ; 8.3 X 5.4 X 0.6 inches; 152 pages. Seller Inventory # 157780
Seller: The Bookshop at Beech Cottage, Newbury, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 152pp. First edition collection of sixty-eight poems written by Peter Russell between 1947 and 1975. Cream and yellow card covers with black lettering on face and spine. Preface by the editor, Peter Jay (with one correction in the author's hand). Extensive Notes at end of book (pp129-151). Gift inscription on the title page by the author for 'William and Patricia after too long silence!'. Dated October 1992. William and Patricia Oxley's neat ownership stamp on first title page. Toning to top page edge and light toning to fore edge. Clean inside pages. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 014864
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Soft cover. 8vo. pp 151. Large format paperback. Signed presentation from the author on the title page to Daniel Abse, CBE, FRSL (1923 2014) well respected Welsh and Jewish poet who worked as a doctor much of his life, "To Dannie Abse, with admiration for your poetry, best wishes, Peter Russell 1985". ISBN: 0856460966 Very good plus. Seller Inventory # C22120
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