Signed, Jaroslav Seifert - Was einmal Liebe war - 1961
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Jaroslav Seifert – Was einmal Liebe war (Hanau/Main: Verlag Werner Dausien, 1961)
This copy is signed by the author himself, Jaroslav Seifert, the Czech poet and Nobel Prize laureate in Literature. The book Was einmal Liebe war (What Once Was Love) presents a German translation of his lyrical poetry, distinguished by its delicate musicality, nostalgic imagery, and sensitive expression of both personal and national themes.
The edition was published in 1961 by Verlag Werner Dausien in Hanau am Main. The text was translated into German by Olly Komenda-Soentgerath, one of the most prominent translators of Czech literature into German, and the book was accompanied by illustrations from the renowned Czech artist Jiří Trnka, whose poetic visual style harmonizes perfectly with Seifert’s language.
The publication of 80 pages is considered one of the most significant early German editions of Seifert’s poetry. Both the translation and the artistic design contributed to the book being recognized not only as a literary work but also as a work of art. At the time of its release, it was an exceptionally valuable achievement—one of the first attempts to present the work of an already prominent Czech author to a Western audience.
Seller's Story
I strive to find and offer you the most interesting items from Prague’s antiquarian bookstores and second-hand shops: autographs, rarities, photographs, bibliophilia, old prints, posters, maps, catalogs, high-quality or sold-out books, as well as fine art.
Prague has always been a meeting point of cultures and languages. Especially during the 20th century, Czechoslovakia was visited by numerous world-renowned artists, writers, scientists, and other notable figures who left their mark here and established connections with local culture or institutions. So the selection here will be rich in provenance — including German, French, English, Russian, or, for example, Italian.
However, I will also aim to highlight more or less well-known Czech artists and noteworthy items — of interest to collectors and art lovers, especially those passionate about autographs, fine art, and related fields.
Jaroslav Seifert – Was einmal Liebe war (Hanau/Main: Verlag Werner Dausien, 1961)
This copy is signed by the author himself, Jaroslav Seifert, the Czech poet and Nobel Prize laureate in Literature. The book Was einmal Liebe war (What Once Was Love) presents a German translation of his lyrical poetry, distinguished by its delicate musicality, nostalgic imagery, and sensitive expression of both personal and national themes.
The edition was published in 1961 by Verlag Werner Dausien in Hanau am Main. The text was translated into German by Olly Komenda-Soentgerath, one of the most prominent translators of Czech literature into German, and the book was accompanied by illustrations from the renowned Czech artist Jiří Trnka, whose poetic visual style harmonizes perfectly with Seifert’s language.
The publication of 80 pages is considered one of the most significant early German editions of Seifert’s poetry. Both the translation and the artistic design contributed to the book being recognized not only as a literary work but also as a work of art. At the time of its release, it was an exceptionally valuable achievement—one of the first attempts to present the work of an already prominent Czech author to a Western audience.
Seller's Story
I strive to find and offer you the most interesting items from Prague’s antiquarian bookstores and second-hand shops: autographs, rarities, photographs, bibliophilia, old prints, posters, maps, catalogs, high-quality or sold-out books, as well as fine art.
Prague has always been a meeting point of cultures and languages. Especially during the 20th century, Czechoslovakia was visited by numerous world-renowned artists, writers, scientists, and other notable figures who left their mark here and established connections with local culture or institutions. So the selection here will be rich in provenance — including German, French, English, Russian, or, for example, Italian.
However, I will also aim to highlight more or less well-known Czech artists and noteworthy items — of interest to collectors and art lovers, especially those passionate about autographs, fine art, and related fields.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Literature, Poetry
Book Title
Was einmal Liebe war
Author/ Illustrator
Signed, Jaroslav Seifert
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1961
Height
24 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
17.8 cm
Language
German
Original language
No
Publisher
Verlag Werner Dausien Hanau
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Signed, Signed by author
Number of pages
80
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