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Elizabeth Bishop: Poems, Prose, And Letters (Loa #180) (Library Of America)
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James Merrill Described Elizabeth Bishop?S Poems As ?More Wryly Radiant, More Touching, More Unaffectedly Intelligent Than Any Written In Our Lifetime? And Called Her ?Our Greatest National Treasure.? Robert Lowell Said, ?I Enjoy Her Poems More Than Anybody Else?S.? Long Before A Wider Public Was Aware Of Bishop?S Work, Her Fellow Poets Expressed Astonished Admiration Of Her Formal Rigor, Fiercely Observant Eye, Emotional Intimacy, And Sometimes Eccentric Flights Of Imagination. Today She Is Recognized As One Of America?S Great Poets Of The Twentieth Century.This Unprecedented Collection Offers A Fullscale Presentation Of A Writer Of Startling Originality, At Once Passionate And Reticent, Adventurous And Perfectionist. It Presents All The Poetry That Elizabeth Bishop Published In Her Lifetime, In Such Classic Volumes As North & South, A Cold Spring, Questions Of Travel, And Geography Iii. In Addition It Contains An Extensive Selection Of Unpublished Poems And Drafts Of Poems (Several Not Previously Collected), As Well As All Her Published Poetic Translations, Ranging From A Chorus From Aristophanes? The Birds To Versions Of Brazilian Sambas.Poems, Prose, And Letters Also Brings Together Most Of Her Published Prose Writings, Including Stories; Reminiscences; Travel Writing About The Places (Nova Scotia, Florida, Brazil) That So Profoundly Marked Her Poetry; And Literary Essays And Statements, Including A Number Of Pieces Published Here For The First Time. The Book Is Rounded Out With A Selection Of Bishop?S Irresistibly Engaging And Selfrevelatory Letters. Of The Fiftythree Letters Included Here, Written Between 1933 And 1979, A Considerable Number Are Printed For The First Time, And All Are Presented In Their Entirety. Their Recipients Include Robert Lowell, Marianne Moore, Randall Jarrell, Anne Stevenson, May Swenson, And Carlos Drummond De Andrade.Library Of America Is An Independent Nonprofit Cultural Organization Founded In 1979 To Preserve Our Nation?S Literary Heritage By Publishing, And Keeping Permanently In Print, America?S Best And Most Significant Writing. The Library Of America Series Includes More Than 300 Volumes To Date, Authoritative Editions That Average 1,000 Pages In Length, Feature Cloth Covers, Sewn Bindings, And Ribbon Markers, And Are Printed On Premium Acidfree Paper That Will Last For Centuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main content of 'Elizabeth Bishop: Poems, Prose, and Letters'? A: The collection features all of Elizabeth Bishop's published poetry, an extensive selection of unpublished poems, her prose writings, and a variety of letters, providing a comprehensive look at her literary contributions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Elizabeth Bishop: Poems, Prose, and Letters' is Elizabeth Bishop, a celebrated American poet known for her emotional depth and formal rigor.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 975 pages.
- Q: When was 'Elizabeth Bishop: Poems, Prose, and Letters' published? A: The book was published on February 14, 2008.
- Q: What literary category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Criticism & Theory.
- Q: Are there any unpublished works included in this collection? A: Yes, the collection includes an extensive selection of unpublished poems and drafts, many of which have not been collected previously.
- Q: What kind of essays and writings are included in this book? A: The book includes literary essays, travel writing, and reminiscences about places that influenced Bishop's poetry, as well as a selection of her letters.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, this book is part of the Library of America series, which publishes authoritative editions of America's best literature.
- Q: What special features does this book offer in terms of content? A: The book features high-quality cloth covers, sewn bindings, and premium acid-free paper, which allows for longevity and preservation of the text.