The Garden of Amazement: Scattered Gems after Saeb
by Robin Macgowan
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- Paperback
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
West Brattleboro, Vermont: Longhouse, 2017. pp 109 A collection of two line couplets inspired by Islamic poet Mirza Mohammad Ali Saeb (1590-1676). Robin MacGowan provides an fascinating introduction to Saeb's life and poetry. A fine paperback, inscribed "For Alasdair Gray and your ripostes to these witty scintillations, Robin Magowan 6.iv.18". Provenance: from the recent Glasgow dispersal sale of Alasdair Gray's library. Gray (1934-2019) is acknowledged as one of the most innovative figures in Scottish literature and culture. Painter, novelist, playwright, poet and editor, Gray frequently combined his diverse artistic talents within single works to challenge existing forms. He has been described as 'Blending satire and tragedy, realism and fantasy, his work has been credited with spurring a renaissance in Scottish literature.' Please contact Christian White at Modernfirsteditions if you would like more information about this item. Fine 2017
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- Bookseller
- Christian White Rare Books Ltd. (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 7180
- Title
- The Garden of Amazement: Scattered Gems after Saeb
- Author
- Robin Macgowan
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Longhouse
- Place of Publication
- West Brattleboro, Vermont
- Date Published
- 2017
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Christian White Rare Books Ltd.
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Leeds, West Yorkshire
About Christian White Rare Books Ltd.
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