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Published by Posy-Shoulson Press, New York, 1935
Seller: Dan Wyman Books, LLC, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
8vo. Wood veneer binding. 160 pages. In Yiddish. SUBJECT (S) : Yiddish poetry. "Kurtz was a Yiddish poet and editor. Born in Vitebsk, he wandered in Russia for five years as a wigmaker's apprentice and immigrated to the United States in 1911. In 1916 he began to publish Yiddish lyrics; at first he was attracted to the In-Zikh movement and participated in its annuals, but he later joined the Association of Yiddish Proletarian Writers. In his third volume of verse, Plakatn ("Placards, " 1927) , he introduced a new form of poetry, which he called "placard style, " which sought to reproduce the kaleidoscopic metropolis. Volumes Di Goldene Shtot ("The Golden City, " 1935) , ¡No Pasaran! (1938) , and Mark Shagal (1946) dealt, respectively, with New York, the Spanish republicans, and the painter, whose soul like his own was rooted in Jewish Vitebsk and who continued to seek a world of justice and pure love" (Liptzin, EJ, 2007). Bumping to corners, otherwise very good condition. (YID-20-5).
Nyu-York : Biro Bidzshan Brentsh 37, Internatsiionaler Arbeter Ordn : Hoyptfarkoyf, Morgn Frayhayt Bukhhandlung, 1935. 8vo. 160 pages. In Yiddish. SUBJECT (S) : Yiddish poetry. Inscribed by the author. "Kurtz was a Yiddish poet and editor. Born in Vitebsk, he wandered in Russia for five years as a wigmaker's apprentice and immigrated to the United States in 1911. In 1916 he began to publish Yiddish lyrics; at first he was attracted to the In-Zikh movement and participated in its annuals, but he later joined the Association of Yiddish Proletarian Writers. In his third volume of verse, Plakatn ("Placards, " 1927) , he introduced a new form of poetry, which he called "placard style, " which sought to reproduce the kaleidoscopic metropolis. Volumes Di Goldene Shtot ("The Golden City, " 1935) , ¡No Pasaran! (1938) , and Mark Shagal (1946) dealt, respectively, with New York, the Spanish republicans, and the painter, whose soul like his own was rooted in Jewish Vitebsk and who continued to seek a world of justice and pure love" (Liptzin, EJ, 2007) . OCLC lists only 1 copy worldwide (University of Toronto Robarts Library) . Very good condition. (YID-10-5).
Paperback. New York : H. Toybnshlang 1926. Paper wrappers, 8vo. In Yiddish. "Kurtz was a Yiddish poet and editor. Born in Vitebsk, he wandered in Russia for five years as a wigmaker's apprentice and immigrated to the United States in 1911. In 1916 he began to publish Yiddish lyrics; at first he was attracted to the In-Zikh movement and participated in its annuals, but he later joined the Association of Yiddish Proletarian Writers. In his third volume of verse, Plakatn ("Placards, " 1927) , he introduced a new form of poetry, which he called "placard style, " which sought to reproduce the kaleidoscopic metropolis" (Liptzin, EJ, 2007) . OCLC lists 2 copies worldwide (Ohio State and Harvard) . Some chipping on spine and fading on covers, otherwise good condition. (YID-10-9).
Published by Cooperativer Folks Verlag, New York, 1938
Seller: Meir Turner, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Limited Edition of 3000 Copies. In Yiddish, except for two phrases, DIVIDE ET IMPERA and PASCUA DE FLORES. 95 pages. 222 x 147 mm. Wear to spine and boards, hinge exposed. "Discard" stamp on front paste-down. Front blank free end-paper missing. The book consists of poems about the Spanish Civil War. Kurtz was a prominent Yiddish poet who translated the material into Yiddish. The following is a rough translation into English of the paragraph on the third page: The entire contents of the book, with the exception of a few poems, are based on factual material: letters from the Spanish front, correspondence, and talks with returning brigade members. The names of the heroes in the book are not fictitious. These are the names of people whom we all know; people we were blessed to have with us, who sacrificed their lives in their efforts to free the Spanish people from the Fascist bandits ? who threaten us all. A.K.".
Seller: Dan Wyman Books, LLC, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
New York: : Aaron Kurtz, 1957-1964. 8vo, 32 pages each issue. In Yiddish. Quarterly on poetry, edited and published by the poet Aaron Kurtz. Number 27 contains English eulogies to Aaron Kurtz. Includes small black and white illustrations and prints throughout. SUBJECT (S) : Yiddish poetry -- Periodicals. OCLC lists 10 holdings worldwide. Very good condition. (YID-10-8).