Christensen, Paul (Editor); Dahlberg, Edward; Olson, Charles

In Love, In Sorrow: The Complete Correspondence of Charles Olson and Edward Dahlberg

New York, NY, USA: Paragon House, 1990. First Edition. In Love, In Sorrow illuminates the fatal differences that came to separate those who embodied America's prewar and postwar, modern and postmodern literary ideals. This correspondence, too, between two of the most gifted writers of our modern era, battling ferociously over the issues of loyalty and love between artists, poignantly portrays the dilemma facing any writer who accepts, and then rejects, the tutelage of another." (backflap description).In Love, In Sorrow: The Complete Correspondence of Charles Olson and Edward Dahlberg is a rich tapestry of letters that reflect their deep affection and complex relationship. The correspondence, edited and annotated by Paul Christensen, offers an intimate look at their thoughts, feelings, and disagreements, providing a comprehensive view of their dynamic relationship. In Love, In Sorrow is a testament to the enduring bond between the two literary giants Olson (1910-1970) and his Black Mountain School predecessor Dahlberg (1900-1977) and their shared commitment to the arts. Nearly twenty years of letters beginning with Olson's encouragement of guidance, and the sharp critic's mentoring, developing into a sparring intellectual relationship discussing philosophies of literature and culture, and then mental dueling, and finally a rejection of one another. From the collection of Albert Glover (b. 1942), the great American scholar, bibliographer, author & publisher who is the foremost living authority on literary giant Charles Olson (our favorite Maximus Obscurantist), with whom we're honored to be acquainted. Hardcover in Dust Jacket: First Editon per copyright page, first printing though not explicated as such thereon. A most collectible exploration of friendship between two literary "big names," Olson & Dahlberg, with very distinguished provenance. Book in relatively fine-to-very fine condition with mild rubbing and bumping of corners to front, back covers & spine; an occurrence of discoloration near top right corner of front; mild age-toning to text block; several thin apparent pen marks to side of same. Interior fine-to-very fine with mild age-toning mostly to blank margins/fine edges and some bumping of corners to page leaves. Dust jacket fine-to-very fine with mild age-toning & mild rubbing to front, back covers & spine; very slight wear & some tiny bumps, creases at edges & corners of same & flaps; one small occasion of chipping to bottom left front/spine; one very small spot at blank lower margin of rear flap. Fine-Very Fine. [Item #8471]

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