The Random House Book of 20th Century French Poetry: Bilingual Edition

ISBN: 0394717481

Author: Auster, Paul

Condition: Used

During the 20th Century, France was home to many of the worlds greatest poets. This collection highlights some of the very best verse that came out of a country and century defined by war and liberation. Let Paul Auster guide you through some of the best poetry that 20th century France has to offer.Indispensable . . . a book that everyone interested in modern poetry should have close to hand, a source of renewable delights and discoveries, a book that will long claim our attention . . . To my knowledge, no current anthology is as full and as deftly edited.-Peter Brooks, The New York Times Book ReviewOne of the freshest and most exciting books of poetry to appear in a long while . . . Paul Auster has provided the best possible point of entry into this century's most influential body of poetry.-Geoffrey O'Brien, The Village Voice