Twenty Poems of Georg Trakl

Sixties Press, Madison MN, 1961. Softcover with dust jacket. 8vo 61pp. Chosen and translated by James Wright and Robert Bly. With introductions by both translators. Tra kl, one of the great German poets of the twentieth century, died at age 27 and his poetry is described by Rilke as " an object of sublime existence..." The poems are in both German and English. Interior in very good condition , slight yellowing to pages, PO namestamp on ffep. 'Compliments of Publishers' card tucked into the back. Head and tail show some wear. Dust jacket has some soiling on rear. Corners slightly bumped. 1/4" tear on top edge repaired on interior DJ with tape. Exquisite poems. Good/Worn. HB




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