Unlock: Poems by Bei Dao - Softcover
The sixth collection by China's foremost contemporary poet, Bei Dao, was greeted as perhaps his finest on its publication in America. The 49 poems were written in the USA, and have been translated into English by Eliot Weinberger (the distinguished essayist and translator of Octavio Paz and Jorge Luis Borges) in collaboration with the historian Iona Man-Cheong and with Bei Dao himself. Saturated with startling, surreal imagery and oblique political references, this book shows the restless development in style which is the hallmark of the authentically innovative poet.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
`To categorize Bei Dao as merely an exile or dissident is to miss the point. Bei Dao is simply a poet. There's no greater threat to totalitarianism than individuality, and few living writers possess a voice as elegant as that heard in Unlock'Andrew Ervin, Philadelphia Inquirer
About the Author:
Bei Dao (the pseudonym means `north island') was born in Beijing in 1949. Educated into the beliefs of Communist China, his subsequent disaffection found its voice in poetry, for which he has been nominated for the Nobel Prize on several occasions. He now lives and teaches in the USA.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherAnvil Press Poetry
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0856463361
- ISBN 13 9780856463365
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages128
- Rating
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Unlock: Poems by Bei Dao
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Unlock: Poems by Bei Dao This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780856463365
Buy Used
US$ 97.06
Convert currency
Stock Image
Unlock: Poems by Bei Dao
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780856463365
Buy Used
US$ 97.06
Convert currency
Seller Image
Unlock: Poems By Bei Dao
Published by
Anvil Press Poetry Ltd., London
(2006)
ISBN 10: 0856463361
ISBN 13: 9780856463365
Used
Paperback
Signed
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Chinese Mandarin and English language paperback, signed and dated by the author, in very good condition. Page block is lightly tanned and blemished. Binding is sound and pages are clear. LW. Signed by Author. Used. Seller Inventory # 545901
Buy Used
US$ 97.03
Convert currency