Robert Alter Et Al (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Tight clean unmarked book with sunning to top of boards; in rubbed DJ with touch of shelfwear.; 139 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. First Edition. First printing, small quarto size, 551 pp. Yehuda Amichai (born Ludwig Pfeuffer, 1924-2000) is considered by many today to be one of Israel's greatest poets. Written in Hebrew, his poems have been translated into forty languages (n.b., per the Poetry Foundation). The work of thirteen translators are included in this publication, including Ted Hughes (1930-1998), "one of the outstanding British poets of his generation, [who] became a close friend of Yehuda Amichae and collaborated with him on the translation of a volume of Amichai's verse, 'Time'." (p. 541). ___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full blue paper over boards with gilt lettering on the spine, small quarto size (9 1/4" by 6 1/8") with 551 pp. In the publisher's dust jacket with a summary on the front flap and short bios of the author and editor on the back flap, the front flap with the original price of $35.00. ___CONDITION: Volume fine, the boards clean, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; clean and as new. The dust jacket fine overall, not clipped, clean, with a modicum of wear. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note the following: (i) additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs, please inquire for details; and (ii) any taxes, duty, or tariffs charged by your country will, of necessity, be your responsibility. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.…