meditations in an emergency
first edition thus, 1967. scarce.
first published in 1957, this work is a landmark collection from one of the 20th century's most influential poets, frank o'hara. known for his enmeshment in new york city's postwar art scene, o'hara's poetry reflects the dynamism of the time, blending the everyday with the abstract. his lyrical, impressionistic verse captures reckonings with, love and urban life, all while maintaining a distinctive, personal rhythm.
the title poem, a wry nod to john donne’s "devotions upon emergent occasions," sets the tone for the collection—self-reflective, playful, and deeply resonant. with a blend of humor, vitality, and existential contemplation, o'hara demonstrates his singular voice.
new york: grove press. 52 pages. 8.25 x 6". hardcover. bound in cloth-covered boards. book condition: toning to boards, owner's inscription to front free-end paper, writing throughout. good-. jacket condition: stain to back panel, mild toning, gentle shelfwear througout. unclipped($3.5). very good++. Item #1167
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