XAIPE (Greek for "rejoice"), which first appeared in 1950, contains some of E. E. Cummings's finest work.
Among many poems can be found "dying is fine)but Death," "so many selves(so many friends and gods," "when serpents bargain for the right to squirm," "no time ago," "I thank You God for most this amazing," and "now all the fingers of this tree(darling)have.""synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
E. E. Cummings (1894–1962) was among the most influential, widely read, and revered modernist poets. He was also a playwright, a painter, and a writer of prose. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he studied at Harvard University and, during World War I, served with an ambulance corps in France. He spent three months in a French detention camp and subsequently wrote The Enormous Room, a highly acclaimed criticism of World War I. After the war, Cummings returned to the States and published his first collection of poetry, Tulips & Chimneys, which was characterized by his innovative style: pushing the boundaries of language and form while discussing love, nature, and war with sensuousness and glee. He spent the rest of his life painting, writing poetry, and enjoying widespread popularity and success.
George J. Firmage edited many works by Cummings, including Erotic Poems; Complete Poems, 1904– 1962; and Fairy Tales.
George J. Firmage edited many works by Cummings, including Erotic Poems; Complete Poems, 1904– 1962; and Fairy Tales.
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Book Description Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Thus. First Liveright printing based on the final corrected manuscript. Edited with an afterward by George James Firmage. Full green cloth, gilt stamped spine, blind-embossed author's initials on front cover. Short inscription on the flyleaf otherwise very good in jacket. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 21671
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. Hardcover. Little wear to the dust jacket. No cover wear. Clean unmarked text. Tight binding. ** WE SHIP DAILY (Mon-Fri) ** Free Tracking Information. Seller Inventory # mon0000090674
Book Description First Edition stated with complete number line. One in a series of Liveright Typescript editions. Edited with an afterward by George James Firmage. Full green boards, gilt titles on spine, author's initials blindstamped on front board. NF book in a NF, ever-so-lightly sunned on the spine DJ. Price present ($9.95)but lower corner of front flap is clipped (by publisher?)Overall a very nice copy of a book that seems by its absence on ABE to be scarce. Seller Inventory # 8690
Book Description first edition thus, 1959. while this book contains some of e.e. cummings's most celebrated poetry, a few of the poems sparked controversy upon its initial publication in 1950. new york: liverright. isbn: 0-87140-633-0. 9.5 x 5.5". 71 pages. hardcover. bound in cloth covered boards. book condition: fine. jacket condition: negligible shelf wear to front panel. clipping to foot of front flap. unclipped [$9.95]. fine. Seller Inventory # 830
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First edition thus, typescript edition edited by George J. Firmage. Spine ends lightly bumped, else fine in near fine dustwrapper with front flap corner clipped, price intact. Advance Review Copy with publisher's slip laid in. Seller Inventory # 315744
Book Description hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good. book. Seller Inventory # D8S0-3-M-0871406330-2