Chicago Review, Vol. 29, No. 1, Summer 1977
Chicago, IL: The University of Chicago, 1977. First Printing. Softcover. This number of the venerable literary journal published at the University of Chicago features a song-cycle of poems by David Wagoner; a long poem by Jim Gustafson ("The Heroes"); the texts of two letters written by Franz Kafka translated into English; a short poem by Edward Locke, "On the Death of James Thurber," written in his own eccentric pun-language; a prose excerpt by Paul Metcalf about John Brown; an interview with Michigan poet Diane Wakowski conducted by Larry Smith; a glossy section of photographs of textured natural rock formations in Utah by the great photographer Aaron Siskind; & much more. A vintage issue of this collectible journal, rich with important contributions. In fine condition with only minor creases at top edge & bumps at corners of front cover; very mild rubbing, a few spots & tiny bumps at corners of back cover; two light horizontal creases along spine. Interior very fine except for mild crease-wave through top & bottom corners of some pages, & complete including attached subscription card between pages 144 & 145. Fine. [Item #2107]
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