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The Greener Meadow: Selected Poems
Luciano Erba
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Description for The Greener Meadow: Selected Poems
Paperback. One of Italy's most important contemporary poets, Erba is approachable yet complex, distinctively and artfully combining traditional and informal means in his lyrics. This edition contains the comprehensive and representative selection of Erba's poetry. With a preface, introduction, and notes, it serves as an introduction to a modern Italian poet. Translator(s): Robinson, Peter. Series: Lockert Library of Poetry in Translation. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 398.
Luciano Erba's poems discover in the details of everyday life--a cream-colored tie, an old book, a swallow--access to far-reaching mysteries, including the fact of our being here at all. One of Italy's most important contemporary poets, Erba is approachable yet complex, distinctively and artfully combining traditional and informal means in his brief lyrics. He turns a cool eye on the passing scene, allowing us to see life in a new light. This bilingual edition contains the most comprehensive and representative selection of Erba's poetry ever published in English. Distinguished British poet and translator Peter Robinson, working with the encouragement and ... Read more
Luciano Erba's poems discover in the details of everyday life--a cream-colored tie, an old book, a swallow--access to far-reaching mysteries, including the fact of our being here at all. One of Italy's most important contemporary poets, Erba is approachable yet complex, distinctively and artfully combining traditional and informal means in his brief lyrics. He turns a cool eye on the passing scene, allowing us to see life in a new light. This bilingual edition contains the most comprehensive and representative selection of Erba's poetry ever published in English. Distinguished British poet and translator Peter Robinson, working with the encouragement and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Series
Lockert Library of Poetry in Translation
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691127644
SKU
V9780691127644
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About Luciano Erba
Luciano Erba was born in Milan in 1922 and is the author of numerous books of poetry and a short-story collection. Peter Robinson is a renowned British poet, translator, and critic whose books include "Twentieth Century Poetry: Selves and Situations" and a forthcoming collection of interviews, "Talk about Poetry: Conversations on the Art".
Reviews for The Greener Meadow: Selected Poems
Winner of the 2008 John Florio Prize for Italian Translation