Thumboo edwin (24 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Edwin Thumboo, one of Singapore's pioneering literary voices, brings his incisive awareness of socio-cultural history to this volume of poetry. With a humanist's eye, narratives spanning the domestic, the politic and the mythic form intertextual responses to the works of art hanging on the walls of the National Gallery Singapore. This volume is the second title in the Gallery's Words on Art series: books dedicated to examining the intersections between visual and literary art. AUTHOR: Born in Singapore in 1933, Edwin Thumboo is Emeritus Professor, Department of English Language and Literature, National University of Singapore. He was previously Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (1980-1991) and Director Centre for the Arts (1993-2005), and also held Visiting Professorships in the UK, America, Austria, Australia and elsewhere. His poetry includes Rib of Earth (1956), Gods Can Die (1977), Ulysses by the Merlion (1979), A Third Map (1993), Still Travelling (2008), Best of Edwin Thumboo (2012), Word-Gate (2013) and A Gathering of Themes (2018). He has received the Singapore Cultural Medallion (1980), the ASEAN Cultural and Communication Award in Literature (1987), the Raja Rao Award (2002) and the Meritorious Service Medal Singapore (2006). 20 colour illustrations Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Zustand: New. 2019. Paperback. . . . . .

Zustand: New. pp. 84.

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Zustand: New. pp. 84.

Soft cover. Zustand: As New. No damage, markings or signs of use. 1993 paperback. The photo is of the actual book you will receive. Fast dispatch from UK seller.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Great copy. Presents as new and unread (see pictures). All our books at the moment are reduced so the price you see reflects a 33% discount. You may be interested in The Literaticus Book Service. We specialise in tracking down those harder to find editions, among other bookish services such as gift fulfilment. Get in touch to send us your Book Wants or ask a bookish question. If this is intended as a gift, please email first and I can gift wrap for no extra charge. If you would like special delivery but don't see an option for it, just email first and I'll obtain a quote. If you have any questions, require more information or if you would like more pictures, do not hesitate to get in touch. 2023.…

Hard Cover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. First Edition. 560 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in As new condition throughout. The only exception is a small inscription to the inside page. Anthology Of Asean Literature.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Covers & Spine: both front and back boards are undamaged with only minor wear at the edges and corners, spine is strong with minor bumping at ends. Binding: firm throughout. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings, very clean throughout. Dust Jacket: complete with only light scuffing on surface and along edges, no tears or tape repairs, small (3cmx1cm) brown strip inside cover at bottom; isn't apparent from the outside. PLEASE NOTE: Due to this item weighing more than 1 kg, postage cost for international orders (i.e. not Australian) will be more than what is shown here. Please email me for an exact quote. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks. …

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Edwin Thumboo, one of Singapore's pioneering literary voices, brings his incisive awareness of socio-cultural history to this volume of poetry. With a humanist's eye, narratives spanning the domestic, the politic and the mythic form intertextual responses to the works of art hanging on the walls of the National Gallery Singapore. This volume is the second title in the Gallery's Words on Art series: books dedicated to examining the intersections between visual and literary art. AUTHOR: Born in Singapore in 1933, Edwin Thumboo is Emeritus Professor, Department of English Language and Literature, National University of Singapore. He was previously Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (1980-1991) and Director Centre for the Arts (1993-2005), and also held Visiting Professorships in the UK, America, Austria, Australia and elsewhere. His poetry includes Rib of Earth (1956), Gods Can Die (1977), Ulysses by the Merlion (1979), A Third Map (1993), Still Travelling (2008), Best of Edwin Thumboo (2012), Word-Gate (2013) and A Gathering of Themes (2018). He has received the Singapore Cultural Medallion (1980), the ASEAN Cultural and Communication Award in Literature (1987), the Raja Rao Award (2002) and the Meritorious Service Medal Singapore (2006). 20 colour illustrations Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Softcover/Paperback. Zustand: Fine. First Edition. The poet's fourth collection; English Literature in Singapore; inscribed by the author Pictorial wrappers. Fine. inscribed by author. book.

Paperback in very good condition. Light wear to (edges/corners) cover. No notes/underlining. 482 pp.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. Softcover book in Near Fine condition. Item is unread and its pages are completely clean bearing no additional markings whatsoever. NOT an ex-library book. We ship promptly from the United States.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Edwin Thumboo, one of Singapore's pioneering literary voices, brings his incisive awareness of socio-cultural history to this volume of poetry. With a humanist's eye, narratives spanning the domestic, the politic and the mythic form intertextual responses to the works of art hanging on the walls of the National Gallery Singapore. This volume is the second title in the Gallery's Words on Art series: books dedicated to examining the intersections between visual and literary art.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fair. The dust jacket has a large chip at the bottom of the front and chipped at the head of the spine; one tear at top of front has been taped. Several smaller tears around edges. Stains show on the inside of dust jacket spine.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Not applicable. 1st Edition. 60 pages of NEW poetry by various asian and English poets inc Keith Harrison, Tan Yew Kee, Mohamad Haji Salleh, etc. Semi-stiff card wrappers, a little handled, contents VG. Slim book.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. National University of Singapore, 1993. 1st reprint. 15 x 23 cm, 1263 pp. Cover and spine edges minimally worn. Inside bright and clean. The Book Cellar & Henschel.

Zustand: Very Good. 8vo. hardcover. 560pp. index. endpaper maps. good+, light to bottom cover edge, top edge faded. very good d/w. lightly chipped on top edge. Scarce.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. very good condition,previous owner's name on the front page.tiny spots on the top of edge.

paperback. Zustand: New. NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. First Edition. 198 pages. This anthology brings together the most significant poetry in English from Malaysia and Singapore written over the last twenty-five years. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.

paperback. Zustand: Acceptable. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Light wear to dust jacket and to pages. Minor stains to book edge.

Zustand: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sand cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the upper panel. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains [xii] 27 printed pages of text. Author's first book of poetry. Light brown ghosting to the end papers, thin worm line to the top rear cover. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tanning of the paper down the spine and light finger marks to the pale grey paper, not price clipped $1.65. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Thumboo's poetry is inspired by myth and history, and he is often dubbed Singapore's unofficial poet laureate because of his poems with nationalistic themes. A pioneer of local English literature, he compiled and edited some of the first anthologies of English poetry and fiction from Singapore and Malaysia. Member of the P.B.F.A. POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES.…