The author describes his activities as a sportsman, his involvement in the London literary circle, and the beginnings of his career as a poet

The poems in this book have grown out of Shirley Kaufman's decision to begin a new life in Israel. To start over in the middle of one's life is like receiving a miraculous gift of two lives, but the losses multiply as well.

Book by Layton, Irving

Used book in good condition, due to its age it could contain normal signs of use

First edition hard cover. From the collection of Nina Carroll (Steane) and John Steane, John being the former county archaeologist for Oxfordshire, a founder member of the Oxford Buildings Record and the Oxfordshire Buildings Trust. Gift dedication and signature from author on FEP and correspondence between Nina Carroll and Gerda Meyer laid in. General shelf and handling wear, including tanning and light wear to jacket, corners bumped, and pageblock tanned. Within, pages tightly bound, and content unmarked. CN

"It is above all her integrity that has made Linda Pastan such a rewarding poet. Nothing is here for effect. There is no self-pity, but in this new book she has reached down to a deeper layer and is letting the darkness in." —May Sarton

Autobiographical Stanzas: Someone's Narrative