{"product_id":"the-twelve-words-of-the-gipsy-kostes-palamas-1st-edition","title":"The Twelve Words of the Gipsy, Kostes Palamas — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, Privately Printed, 1974\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Large 8vo, pp. 194.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good. The original printed card wrappers remain structurally sound and the binding is entirely secure, though the front panel exhibits prominent damp-staining extending inwards from the spine and lower margins, along with mild creasing to the extremities. The spine itself is uncreased and the lettering remains bold. Internally, the text block is bright and highly legible, featuring a distinct diagonal crease traversing the front free endpaper and faint, isolated age-toning to the untrimmed page edges, yet remaining thoroughly free from foxing or heavy internal wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: First edition thus, translated by Theodore Ph. Stephanides and George C. Katsimbalis. This remarkable presentation copy bears a warm, handwritten inscription on the front free endpaper: \"For Eric Glasgow, with the authors' best wishes, from Theodore Stephanides, London, 25-2-1974.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrucially, the volume is accompanied by a rich vein of original correspondence between the translator and the recipient. Laid within is a substantive two-page Autograph Letter Signed (ALS) by Stephanides, dated 18 May 1977, discussing their ongoing translations of Palamas, specifically \u003ci\u003eA Hundred Voices\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAsalefte Zoe, \u003c\/i\u003eand noting the publication of the Memphis State University Press bilingual edition of the present work. Alongside this is a typed carbon-copy response from Dr. Glasgow (dated 22 May 1977) praising Stephanides's contributions to \u003ci\u003eThe Greek Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e and requesting a copy of the sequel, complete with the original postmarked mailing envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocating a copy with such an extensive and illuminating archival connection between a celebrated translator (Stephanides being a noted polymath and close associate of the Durrell family) and a respected classical academic is exceptionally scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered the magnum opus of Kostes Palamas, one of Greece's most towering modern literary figures, \u003ci\u003eThe Twelve Words of the Gipsy\u003c\/i\u003e is a sweeping, philosophical epic poem. Blending national history, folklore, and profound existential inquiry, Palamas utilizes the figure of the free-spirited Romani to explore themes of art, love, and the enduring Hellenic spirit. This foundational text of modern Greek literature is rendered here with scholarly passion and poetic sensitivity by Stephanides and Katsimbalis, bringing a seminal masterpiece to the English-speaking world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54813915316563,"sku":"5313","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260819_141134.jpg?v=1788253400","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-twelve-words-of-the-gipsy-kostes-palamas-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}