Kenneth Rexroth

Nota del autor . . . . . . Este poema fue escrito de una sentada, unas horas despu s de recibir una llamada telef nica desde Nueva York con la noticia de que Dylan Thomas hab a muerto. El poema circul ampliamente entre todos mis amigos. Las copias fueron claramente etiquetadas: "PARA NO SER PUBLICADO". Sin embargo, fue impreso sin autorizaci n en japon s, griego, franc s, ingl s y varios otros idiomas, aunque de forma abreviada. En la mayor a de los casos, creo que fue pensado como una munici n efectiva durante la Guerra Fr a. Despu s de ver la ltima secci n impresa, un amigo me escribi "Tienes raz n, poderosamente, pero el otro lado es mucho peor". El "otro lado"? Dylan y yo somos el "otro lado"? El poema se dirige contra el vig simo, el Siglo del Horror. Dice lo mismo que H lderlin y Baudelaire afirmaron sobre el siglo diecinueve, pero con el beneficio de lo que los fil sofos llaman "una serie de inclusi n"; cien a os m s. Soy muy consciente de que ya no hay suicidios al este de la Cortina de Hierro* de los que sol a haber. La primera ola fue minuciosa y efectiva. 1956]

Over the course of his life, Kenneth Rexroth wrote about the Sierra Nevada better than anyone. Progressive in terms of environmental ethics and comparable to the writings of Emerson, Thoreau, Aldo Leopard, Annie Dillard, and Gary Snyder, Rexroth’s poetry and prose described the way Californians have always experienced and loved the High Sierra. Contained in this marvelous collection are transcendent nature poems, as well as prose selections from his memoir An Autobiographical Novel, newspaper columns, published and unpublished WPA guidebooks, and correspondence. Famed science-fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson has compiled a gift for lovers of mountains and poetry both. This volume also contains Robinson’s introduction and notes, photographs of Rexroth, a map of Rexroth’s travels, and an amazing astronomical analysis of Rexroth’s poems by the fiction writer Carter Scholz.

The Signatures of All Things is a collection of poems, songs, elegies, translations, and epigrams by the renowned poet and translator, Kenneth Rexroth. The book features a diverse range of works, spanning from love poems to political commentary, and showcases Rexroth's mastery of various forms and styles. The poems are both personal and universal, exploring themes of nature, spirituality, and the human experience. The translations included in the book are from a variety of languages, including Chinese, Japanese, and French, and demonstrate Rexroth's skill in bringing the works of other poets to life in English. The Signatures of All Things is a must-read for fans of Rexroth's work, as well as anyone interested in contemporary poetry and translation. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

One Hundred Poems From The Chinese is a collection of classical Chinese poetry translated into English by the renowned poet and translator, Kenneth Rexroth. The book features a hundred poems from various dynasties, including the Tang, Song, and Yuan, written by famous Chinese poets such as Li Bai, Du Fu, Wang Wei, and Li Qingzhao. The poems cover a wide range of themes, including love, nature, politics, and spirituality. The translations are faithful to the original Chinese texts and strive to capture the essence and beauty of the poems. Rexroth's introduction provides a brief history of Chinese poetry and its influence on world literature. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in classical Chinese poetry or poetry in general. The poems offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of China and the universal themes that transcend time and place. The translations are accessible and engaging, making the book suitable for both scholars and casual readers alike. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Homestead Called Damascus: Quarterly Review Of Literature, V9, No. 2 is a book edited by Kenneth Rexroth. It is a collection of literary works that were published in the quarterly review of literature called The Homestead Called Damascus. The book is the ninth volume and second issue of the quarterly review. It features various literary genres such as poetry, essays, and short stories from different authors. The book is a literary treasure trove that showcases the diversity and richness of literature. It is a must-read for literature enthusiasts who want to explore the different facets of literature. Includes Notes Toward An Understanding Of Kenneth Rexroth With Special Attention To The Homestead Called Damascus. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

One Hundred Poems From The Japanese is a collection of classic Japanese poetry translated into English by Kenneth Rexroth. The book features a hundred poems from various Japanese poets, including traditional tanka and haiku forms. The poems cover a range of themes, from nature and the seasons to love and spirituality. The book also includes an introduction by Rexroth, providing context and insight into the poetic traditions of Japan. This collection is a beautiful and accessible introduction to Japanese poetry and culture, and a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the art of poetry. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Complete Poems of Kenneth Rexroth assembles all of his published longer and shorter poems, and includes a never-before-published selection of his earliest work. Rexroth's poems of nature and protest are remarkable for their erudition and biting social and political commentary; his love poems justly celebrated for their eroticism and depth of feeling. The cloth edition was one of the most widely reviewed poetry titles in 2003: "Scholars and critics who endeavor to discuss mid-20th century American poetry responsibly ignore Rexroth at their peril."--Los Angeles Times Book Review, cover feature and selected as a Book of the Year"Rexroth is probably best known as the 'Father of the Beat Generation.' These poems reveal that great beauty lies beyond that clich ."--NPR's All Things Considered"Rexroth's prodigious breadth of learning, his hungry attention to the natural world, his contempt for warmongering and his profound, occasionally overlapping love of women are all on flourishing display."--The San Francisco Chronicle"Rexroth never mistook his poetry for a product, and he could present ideas and images in an urgent, memorable and eloquent way."--The Nation"Rexroth is one of the most readable and rewarding 20th-century American poets."--BooklistKenneth Rexroth (1905-1982) was one of the world's great literary minds. In addition to being a poet, translator, essayist and teacher, he helped found the San Francisco Poetry Center and influenced generations of readers with his Classics Revisited series.

Original verse and translations by the modern American poet reflect his interests, attitudes and experiences in three decades

When the poet Kenneth Rexroth died in 1982, he left behind a sequel to An Autobiographical Novel (1966). His published memoir--all 365 pages of it--stopped at 1927, when the twenty-two-year-old writer and his first wife, Andr e, were about to settle in California. Now revised and expanded, An Autobiographical Novel includes reminiscences that cover another twenty years of literary life and two more marriages. Linda Hamalian, author of A Life of Kenneth Rexroth (W. W. Norton, 1991), sifted through more than 300 pages of raw tape transcriptions. Weighing fact against fictions (Rexroth loved a tall tale and relished gossip), Hamalian has prepared a valuable index that identifies obscure allusions and the real people who figured in Rexroth's emotionally tumultuous life. "It adds up to a very good read," she says. "I am willing to bet a nice chunk of money that readers will wish Rexroth had been able to go on and on loosening his talk-tapes."

Correspondence between author Rexroth, a "presiding figure of the San Francisco Renaissance," and publisher Laughlin, spanning forty years. Introduction, notes on the text, select bibliography, index. Errata sheet laid in.