Helsinki. Selected poems . translated by Anselm Hollo

Saarikoski, Pentti

Published by Rapp & Carroll, London, 1967

About this Item

First edition thus and first edition in English, 8vo, pp. 47, [1]; fine copy in original blue cloth, dust jacket a little ribbed at the extremities. Saarikoski (1937-1983) was a prominent Finnish poet and translator. The Finnish Wikipedia notes: "As a person, even before the term became familiar, Saarikoski was a 'celebrity' whose activities were followed and who liked to tell the newspapers about his affairs. Both his person and his production were affected by heavy alcohol consumption. This led to a delirium attack and hospitalization as early as 1968 . Still, he did not change his drinking habits and continued on his chosen path until his death. In addition, his last wife says that Saarikoski smoked about three packs of North State on his best days, and was almost constantly in a state of at least a couple of glasses (in the 1960s, Saarikoski himself says in his diary that he ruined his lungs and condition with two daily packets and at least one or two bottles of liquor a day).". Seller Inventory # 65787

Bibliographic Details

Title: Helsinki. Selected poems . translated by ...

Publisher: Rapp & Carroll, London

Publication Date: 1967

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: 1st Edition