ISBN: 9780375409110 - weather of words: poetic invention (33 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, a brilliant and witty collection of writings on the art and nature of poetry -- a master class both entertaining and provocative. The pieces have a broad range and many levels. In one, we sit with the teenage Mark Strand while he reads for the first time a poem that truly amazes him: You, Andrew Marvell by Archibald MacLeish, in which night sweeps in an unstoppable but exhilarating circle around the earth toward the speaker standing at noon. The essay goes on to explicate the poem, but it also evokes, through its form and content, the poem's meaning -- time's circular passage -- with the young Strand first happening upon the poem, the older Strand seeing into it differently, but still amazed. Among the other subjects Strand explores: the relationship between photographs and poems, the eternal nature of the lyric, the contemporary use of old forms, four American views of Parnassus, and an alphabet of poetic influences. We visit as well Strandian parallel universes, whose absurdity illuminates the lack of a vital discussion of poetry in our culture at large: Borges drops in on a man taking a bath, perches on the edge of the tub, and discusses translation; a president explains in his farewell address why he reads Chekhov to his cabinet. Throughout The Weather of Words, Mark Strand explores the crucial job of poets and their readers, who together joyfully attempt the impossible -- to understand through language that which lies beyond words. From the Hardcover edition.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, a brilliant and witty collection of writings on the art and nature of poetry -- a master class both entertaining and provocative. The pieces have a broad range and many levels. In one, we sit with the teenage Mark Strand while he reads for the first time a poem that truly amazes him: You, Andrew Marvell by Archibald MacLeish, in which night sweeps in an unstoppable but exhilarating circle around the earth toward the speaker standing at noon. The essay goes on to explicate the poem, but it also evokes, through its form and content, the poem's meaning -- time's circular passage -- with the young Strand first happening upon the poem, the older Strand seeing into it differently, but still amazed. Among the other subjects Strand explores: the relationship between photographs and poems, the eternal nature of the lyric, the contemporary use of old forms, four American views of Parnassus, and an alphabet of poetic influences. We visit as well Strandian parallel universes, whose absurdity illuminates the lack of a vital discussion of poetry in our culture at large: Borges drops in on a man taking a bath, perches on the edge of the tub, and discusses translation; a president explains in his farewell address why he reads Chekhov to his cabinet. Throughout The Weather of Words, Mark Strand explores the crucial job of poets and their readers, who together joyfully attempt the impossible -- to understand through language that which lies beyond words. From the Hardcover edition.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, a brilliant and witty collection of writings on the art and nature of poetry -- a master class both entertaining and provocative. The pieces have a broad range and many levels. In one, we sit with the teenage Mark Strand while he reads for the first time a poem that truly amazes him: You, Andrew Marvell by Archibald MacLeish, in which night sweeps in an unstoppable but exhilarating circle around the earth toward the speaker standing at noon. The essay goes on to explicate the poem, but it also evokes, through its form and content, the poem's meaning -- time's circular passage -- with the young Strand first happening upon the poem, the older Strand seeing into it differently, but still amazed. Among the other subjects Strand explores: the relationship between photographs and poems, the eternal nature of the lyric, the contemporary use of old forms, four American views of Parnassus, and an alphabet of poetic influences. We visit as well Strandian parallel universes, whose absurdity illuminates the lack of a vital discussion of poetry in our culture at large: Borges drops in on a man taking a bath, perches on the edge of the tub, and discusses translation; a president explains in his farewell address why he reads Chekhov to his cabinet. Throughout The Weather of Words, Mark Strand explores the crucial job of poets and their readers, who together joyfully attempt the impossible -- to understand through language that which lies beyond words. From the Hardcover edition.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, a brilliant and witty collection of writings on the art and nature of poetry -- a master class both entertaining and provocative. The pieces have a broad range and many levels. In one, we sit with the teenage Mark Strand while he reads for the first time a poem that truly amazes him: You, Andrew Marvell by Archibald MacLeish, in which night sweeps in an unstoppable but exhilarating circle around the earth toward the speaker standing at noon. The essay goes on to explicate the poem, but it also evokes, through its form and content, the poem's meaning -- time's circular passage -- with the young Strand first happening upon the poem, the older Strand seeing into it differently, but still amazed. Among the other subjects Strand explores: the relationship between photographs and poems, the eternal nature of the lyric, the contemporary use of old forms, four American views of Parnassus, and an alphabet of poetic influences. We visit as well Strandian parallel universes, whose absurdity illuminates the lack of a vital discussion of poetry in our culture at large: Borges drops in on a man taking a bath, perches on the edge of the tub, and discusses translation; a president explains in his farewell address why he reads Chekhov to his cabinet. Throughout The Weather of Words, Mark Strand explores the crucial job of poets and their readers, who together joyfully attempt the impossible -- to understand through language that which lies beyond words. From the Hardcover edition.…

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Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition. Smaller, sturdy book, spine lightly slanted, covers lightly soiled overall, 142 pages. Light separation without damage between list of books and half-title page. Ink name of Florida poet and artist at top inside front cover. DJ glossy dusty brown background with color-illustration, photo of poet on back. Very Fine DJ/Near Very Good book. …

Zustand: very_good. This book is in Very good condition. There may be a few flaws like shelf wear and some light wear.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st Ed; 2000; Knopf; HC in VG condition with tight binding; Signed by Author on title page; No ink marks or highlighting to text; Light edge wears but retains high gloss finish to dust jacket; Reminder mark on bottom. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Includes dust jacket. Signed. Signed by author..

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. 1st Edition. Hardcover with bright clean cover. SIGNED. Very fine inside and out. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, 2000. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new with review slip laid in. Dust jacket is like new.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. Coll of writings on art and the nature of poetry. Subjects include: relationship between photos and poems, the lyric, contemporary uses of traditional forms. Essays include how he looked at You, Andrew Marvel by Archibald MacLeish. 1st Ed. DJ and book in fine condition.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near fine. First Edition, First Printing. Small octavo. 5 x 7.75 in. 142 pp. Near fine in original paper-covered boards with toning to edges and a near fine pictorial dust jacket. Signed on the title page by Strand. Signed.

First Edition. First edition and first printing. Hardcover. 141 pages. A collection of essays on poetry from this Pulitzer Prize winning poet who was also the Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress. A fine and tight copy in a fine dust jacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Near Fine. First edition. SIGNED. 141pp. Duodecimo [19.5 cm] Cream-colored paper over boards. Light soiling to the edges of the boards. In the dust jacket with minor shelf wear. Mark Strand won the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for his book of poems "Blizzard of One." This copy is signed by Mark Strand on the title page.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Signed. 160 pages. Published in 2000. Retrospective collection of essays. One of Mark Strand's finest achievements. The First Hardcover Edition. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions. Published in a small and limited first print run as a hardcover original only. The First Edition is now scarce. Presents Mark Strand's "The Weather of Words: Poetic Invention". Brilliant essays on poetry, nothing less than a Master Class from a poet who had a parallel career as an academic. "We sit with the teenaged Mark Strand while he reads for the first time a poem that amazes him, 'You, Andrew Marvell', by Archibald MacLeish, in which night sweeps in an unstoppable but exhilarating circle around the earth toward the speaker standing at noon. The essay evokes, through its form and content, the poem's theme - time's circular passage - with the young Strand first happening upon the poem, the older Strand seeing into it differently, but still amazed" (Publisher's blurb). Among other subjects, Strand explores the relationship between photographs and poems, the eternal nature of the lyric, the contemporary use of old forms, an alphabet of poetic influences. He explores the crucial task of poets and their readers, who must together attempt the impossible: To understand through language what lies beyond words. An absolute "must-have" title for Mark Strand collectors. This copy is very prominently, neatly, and beautifully signed in black ink-pen on the title page by Mark Strand. It is signed directly on the page itself, not on a tipped-in page. This title is a great collection. This is one of few such signed copies of the First Hardcover Edition/First Printing still available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. Please note: Copies available online have serious flaws or are subsequent printings. This is surely an accessible and lovely alternative. A rare signed copy thus. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1999 for "Blizzard of One: Poems". America's Poet Laureate in 1990 and 1991. One of the greatest poets of the 20th century. A fine copy. (SEE ALSO OTHER MARK STRAND TITLES IN OUR CATALOG) ISBN 0375409114. Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First edition. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. First printing. A fine book in a fine dust jacket. A tight copy, as new, appears unread, without any marks or defects. Dust jacket is clean and bright, with price intact on front flap. REVIEW COPY, with review slip included. Comes with archival-quality dust jacket protector. Shipped in well padded box. Smoke-free. Although not marked as such in any way, this book came from the library of poet and literary critic J.D. McClatchy, from his estate in Stonington, Connecticut. …