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Paul Celan: Celan signs his translation of Rimbaud's 'The Drunken Boat,' one of the gems of French poetry

Celan signs his translation of Rimbaud's 'The Drunken Boat,' one of the gems of French poetry

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Celan signs his translation of Rimbaud's 'The Drunken Boat,' one of the gems of French poetry

Pseudonym of the poet and translator Paul Antschel, one of the major German-language poets of the post-World War II era. Signed book: Bateau Ivre (Das Trunkene Schiff). First edition, first printing. Frankfurt: Insel-Verlag, 1958. Hardcover, 5.5 x 9. Signed and inscribed to a noted British translator and poet, on the second free end page, in German, (translated): “To Michael Hamburger in December 1960. Paul Celan.” In fine condition. Rare in any form, especially books. RRAuction COA.

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