Hilda Doolittle Grace Paley Cynthia Macdonald Richard Howard Introductory Note Jane Cooper Afterword Louis L Martz Editor (1 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Here are three books, in paperback format, by three American Women Poets : H. D. (Hilda Doolittle), Grace Paley, and Cynthia Macdonald. Below are the details for each book ::: SERIES ; New Directions Paperbook (NDP658) / TITLE : H. D. Selected Poems / AUTHOR : Hilda Doolittle (1886 - 1961) Hilda Doolittle was an internationally famous leading Imagist poet. Born in America, but essentially an ex-pat by choice, she lived mainly in Europe, and worked closely with Ezra Pound and others in the Imagist Movement. Considered to be one of the most original poets of the 20th century. / EDITOR : Louis L. Martz / IMPRINT : New Directions Press / PLACE : New York / DATE : (1988) / EDITION : Fourth Printing (So stated) / PHYSICAL DETAILS : Contains an Introduction and a few notes; [xxvi] + 198 pages; 51/8' x 8"; photo-pictorial wraps, glued. On the front cover is the photograph of H. D. by Islay Lyons. CONDITION : NEAR FINE -- Bright and clean with negligible sings of handling. Tight binding with no creasing to spine. Interior has no marking or writing. ************************************************** TITLE : Leaning Forward / AUTHOR : Grace Paley (1922 - 2007) Short story author, poet, teach, feminist, pacifist anti-war activist, Paley was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, and was short listed for The National Book Award. Long esteemed by critics and readers alike, her wok is well worth the read. / AFTERWORD : Jane Cooper (1924 - 2007) Jane Cooper was, herself, a poet, and the recipient of many awards. / IMPRINT : Granite Press / PLACE : Penobscot, Maine / DATE : (September 1985) / EDITION : Second Printing - Print run limited to 5,000 copies. / STATUS : OP / PHYSICAL DETAILS : Contains an Afterword; 98 pages, plus four pages containing a biographical sketch of Paley, and the publisher's statement of intent (Interesting to know that this book was the first venture into trade publishing by Granite Press. The venture was intended to create a publishing space for feminist and lesbian writers. / CONDITION : VERY GOOD -- Clean and presentable exterior with but modest signs of handling (a touch of edge nicking). tight binding with no creasing to spine. Interior free of marking, and has no writing. ************************************************** SERIES : Braziller Series of Poetry / TITLE : Amputations / AUTHOR : Cynthia Macdonald (1928 - 2015) She was an award-winning, poet, teacher, and psychoanalyst. for years she was involved with opera and concert singing. / INTRODUCTORY NOTE : Richard Howard (1929 - 2002)Was a teacher and a Pulitzer Prize Poet and winner of The National Book Award, among other significant achievements. / IMPRINT : George Braziller / PLACE : (1972) / EDITION : First Printing, Paperback Format (Issued simultaneously with the hardcover); xiv + 80 pages; 5 5/16" x 8 9/16"; decorated glossy wraps, glued. / STATUS : OP / CONDITION : VERY GOOD -- Clean and presentable with but mild signs of handling (small discoloration to front cover, modest surface rub). Binding is tight with no creasing to spine. Interior fhas no marking nor writing.