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Selected Writings of Paul Valery

Selected Writings of Paul Valery

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  • Release Date: 17/01/1964
  • Barcode: 9780811202138
  • Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Selected Writings of Paul Valery

Selected Writings of Paul Valery

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This selection from representative works of the great French poet-philosopher is based on the Paris Morceaux Choisis volume, which was assembled by Valéry himself.
It begins with the poetry (French and English en face), including such masterpieces as "Le Cimetière Marin" and portions of "La Jeune Parque"; then ranges through Valéry's work in fields as various as architecture, logic, the dance, literature, philosophy, and painting. It concludes with excerpts from his creative writings such as Monsieur Teste and the drama Mon Faust.The list of translators for this volume is distinguished. Among them are Lionel Abel, Léonie Adams, Malcolm Cowly, James Kirkup, C. Day Lewis, Jackson Mathews, Louise Varèse, and Vernon Watkins.

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  • Pages: 256
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