Emperor of the Earth : Modes of Eccentric Vision by Milosz, Czeslaw

Berkeley: University of California, 1977. First Edition. 8vo, pp. x, 253. Gray cloth. Poet William Jay Smith's copy with his ownership signature on the flyleaf. Edges slightly spotted, o/w a VG tight copy in scuffed and slightly chipped dj. Essays, many of them on subjects taken from Slavic literature.

Berkeley. 1977. University Of California Press. 1st American Edition. Previous Owner's Name Penned in Front, Otherwise Very Good in Slightly Worn Dustjacket. 0520033027. Some sections of the present volume were written in English and some in Polish. Those written in Polish were translated by the author & Lillian Vallee, Richard Lourie, Stanley H. Wallace, Waclaw Lednicki, & Reuel K. Wislon. 253 pages. hardcover. Jacket design by John E. Johnson, Jr. keywords: Poland Translated Eastern Europe Literature Literary Criticism. FROM THE PUBLISHER - The volume as a whole is distinguished for its combination of intellectual inquiry and the personal reflective quality which is Milosz's hallmark. This stimulating collection of essays, mostly concerned with subjects taken from Slavic literatures, is at once scholarly and reflective in a fashion that has become quite rare. The volume opens with a true story, which is a confession of the author's remorse based on conflict with French… Read More

University of California Press, 1992. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:0520033027

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University of California Press, 1977-05-24. Hardcover. Good. SIGNED/INSCRIBED by AUTHOR in blue pen "To Jack Phelan and Llewellyn - Czeslaw Milosz 11/26/86 Berkeley"Has gift inscription.Includes newspaper clippings about Czeslaw Milosz from 1981 & 1984. Dust jacket has chipping and a 1/2 inch open tear.100% Money Back Guarantee on all Items. We believe in providing accurate grading on used books and excellent customer service.