Last Quarter: Poems from the Passionate Measure, by Ivan V. Lalic and translated by Francis R. Jones, is a masterful collection that delves into the complexities of human emotion with precision and lyrical grace. Lalic’s poetry, marked by its haunting introspection and stoic detachment, captures moments of existential reflection framed within a disciplined, passionate meter. Jones’s translation preserves the delicate balance of clarity and subtlety, delivering verses that resonate deeply while maintaining the original’s musicality. This volume stands as a testament to the enduring power of poetic form to explore themes of loss, love, and the passage of time with elegant sophistication.
Last Quarter: Poems from the Passionate Measure, by Ivan V. Lalic and translated by Francis R. Jones, is a masterful collection that delves into the complexities of human emotion with precision and lyrical grace. Lalic’s poetry, marked by its haunting introspection and stoic detachment, captures moments of existential reflection framed within a disciplined, passionate meter. Jones’s translation preserves the delicate balance of clarity and subtlety, delivering verses that resonate deeply while maintaining the original’s musicality. This volume stands as a testament to the enduring power of poetic form to explore themes of loss, love, and the passage of time with elegant sophistication.
Anvil / Turret, London, 1987 very good condition with minimal shelf wear very good condition internally/externally
