New York. 1998. Farrar Straus Giroux. 1st American Edition. Very Good in

New York. 1998. Farrar Straus Giroux. 1st American Edition. Very Good in Dustjacket. ISBN: 0374251290. Translated from the Polish by The Author and Robert Haas. 208 pages. hardcover. Jacket art by Brian Cronin. Jacket design by Rodrigo Corral. FROM THE PUBLISHER-‘I went on a journey in order to acquaint myself with my province, in a two-horse wagon with a lot of fodder and a tin bucket rattling in the back. I have been thinking not only of the people who lived there once but also of the generations of dogs accompanying them in their everyday bustle, and one night—I don't know where it came from—in a pre-dawn sleep, that funny and tender phrase composed itself: a road-side dog. ' In this memorable collection of poems and essays, aphorisms and anecdotes, Czeslaw Milosz addresses a wide range of topics with extraordinary insight and a wry sense of humor. From reflections on youth and beauty to meditations on growing old, from thoughts on this century's dark history to the poet's place at this stage, Milosz reveals an inimitable gift for observation in simple, beautiful prose. He ponders falling in love, the illogic of life, the belief in one's own superiority ‘achieved by looking at the accomplishments of others as if through a reverse telescope. ' He marvels at the ‘infinite richness' of ‘earthly things, ' yet decries affectation and vanity. He ponders the sex of poetry, and finds himself awestruck by the power of speech. Remarkable for its brevity, spontaneity, and generosity of spirit, ROAD-SIDE DDOG is one of the most engaging works to date from one of our greatest living poets. inventory #26092.