New Directions - An International Anthology of Prose & Poetry (22 volume set)

Tennessee Williams, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Allen Ginsburg, Carl Solomon, Allen Grossman, Jean Cocteau, Omar Pound, Yumiko Kurahashi, Octavio Paz, Ezra Pound, H.D., Charles Simic

New York: New Directions Books, 1971

22 volume set. A fine collection of poetry, prose, and literary criticism. 18 softcovers, 4 hardcovers. Good bindings and covers. Shelf wear. Light creasing. Some volumes stamped on front end pages. Volumes 32 and 35 have library stamps and markings. Contents: New Directions 23-28 (1971-1974); New Directions 30-37 (1975-1978); New Directions 39-42 (1979-1981); New Directions 44 (1982); New Directions 46 (1983); New Directions 51–52 (1987-1988). Notable works in this collection include: "Old Men Go Mad at Night" by Tennessee Williams; "The Old Italians Dying" and "Populist Manifesto" by Lawrence Ferlinghetti; "Lament" by Allen Grossman; "Marie, Marie, Hold On Tight" by Harriet Zinnes; "The Crucifixion" by Jean Cocteau; "Cante Jondo" by Hilda Morley; "The Ugly Devils" by Yumiko Kurahashi; "Don’t Grow Old" by Allen Ginsberg; "Two Americans" by H.D.; and "Bird in Ambush" by Ursule Molinaro. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.