Robert Pring Mill Preface (2 results)
Language: English
Published by Jonathan Cape, London 1966
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Test Centre Books, Norwich, United KingdomTest Centre Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
US$ 68.14
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition Thus. 8vo. Brown cloth gilt. 48pp. 'Neruda's journey takes on all the symbolic qualities of a personal "venture into the interior" as the poem progresses, exploring both the inner roots of the poet and the past of Latin-American man.' The Spani…sh text is printed opposite the English version. A little dusty and marked to the head edge, but a crisp copy in like jacket with a couple of short creases and slight degradation to the black, but in general rather well preserved.
Published by Jonathan Cape, London 1966
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.Raptis Rare Books
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst edition in English of Neruda's masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Pablo Neruda on the half-title page. Translated by Nathaniel Tarn. Preface by Robert Pring-Mill. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. A very sharp example, rare and desirable signed. "The Heights…of Machu Picchu" has been called Pablo Neruda's greatest contribution to poetryâ"a search for the "indestructible, imperishable life" in all things. Inspired by his journey to the ancient ruins, Neruda calls the lost Incan civilization to "rise up and be born," and also empowers the people of his time.
