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Words and the World (Twenty-volume Set)

Lucas Klein editor Gilbert C F Fong editor Shelby K Y Chan editor Bei Bei Dao editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:The Chinese University Press

Published:30th Dec '11

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Words and the World (Twenty-volume Set) cover

Edited by Gilbert Fong, Shelby Chan, Lucas Klein, and Bei Dao, The World of Words twenty-volume set is an extended edition of the single-volume The World of Words. It comprises twenty pocket off-prints encased in a fine paper box, each containing more selected works by one of the internationally renowned poets included in the single volume, accompanied by English and/or Chinese translations. The goal of The World of Words collection is to disseminate and make accessible the best of contemporary international poetry through high quality translations by outstanding translators. Each of the twenty volumes can be purchased separately.

ISBN: 9789629965129

Dimensions: 18mm x 28mm x 2mm

Weight: 1191g

1200 pages