Transformations
Transformations
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Condition Notes: Cover show moderate wear with stains. Pages are clean and good shape. Foxing along edges of text block. Binding is tight.
Author(s): Anne Sexton
Publication year: 1979
Publication date: 1979-01-01
Pages: 112
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 039512722XDimensions: 0.25 x 5.5 x 8.0 in
Preface by Kurt Connegut, Jr. Beware! Keep out of reach of children! These poem-storis are a strange reenactment of seventeen Grimm fairy tales. What is most astonishing about these transformations is that they end up being as wholly personal as Anne Sexton's most intimate poems, coming curiously, for all their story-sound, from as deep a place. C.K. Williams writes: "Her metaphoric strength has never been greater - really funny, among other things, a dark, dark laughter" The tales sh has transormed include "Snow White", "Rumpelstiltskin", "Rapunzel", "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," The Frog Prince," and "Red Riding Hood" They create a wonderful little universe, and sho the poet in a new role, with a voice strangely prophetic. In his preface Kurt Vonnegut ways: "I asked a poet friend one time what it was that poets did, and he thought awhile and then he told me, " They extend the language.: Anne Sexton does a deeper favor for me: she domesticates my terror, examines it ad describes it, teaches it some tricks which willl amuse me, then lets it gallop into my forest once more. Drawings by Barbara Swan
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Is
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
