Herbert, Zbigniew

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Zbigniew Herbert (1924-1998), poet and writer.

From the description of Zbigniew Herbert papers, 1968-1989. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702173071

Epithet: Chaplain of St. Martin's, London

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Epithet: Archdeacon of Canterbury

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Epithet: of Add MS 38076

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Epithet: Captain; of Tangier

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Zbigniew Herbert (1924-1998) was a Polish poet and writer whose work has been extensively translated. He was born in Lwow, Poland, and after the war earned degrees in economics, philosophy, and law. His first book of poetry, Struna Swiatla ( Chord of Light ), was published in 1956. Other collections include Hermes, Pies i Gwiazda ( Hermes, a Dog and a Star ), Studium Przedmiotu ( A Study of the Object ), Pan Cogito ( Mr. Cogito ), Raport z Oblezonego Miasta ( Report from the Besieged City ), Elegia na Odejscie ( Elegy for the Departed ), and Martwa Natura z Wedzidlem ( Still Life with a Bridle ). Zbigniew Herbert was survived by his wife Katarzyna Herbert.

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From the guide to the Zbigniew Herbert papers, 1968-1989, (Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library)
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creatorOf Herbert, Zbigniew. Zbigniew Herbert papers, 1968-1989. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Hughes, Ted, 1930-1998. Collection, 1958-1992 (inclusive). Emory University. Special Collections and Archives
referencedIn Gail and Stephen Rudin collection of Civil War letters, 1861-1865. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
creatorOf Zbigniew Herbert papers, 1968-1989 Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Olga Scherer-Virski papers, 1954-1988 Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Brodsky, Joseph, 1940-1996. Lectures on poetry, 1980. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Colonel Henry Norwood, Esquire of the Body to Charles II., Treasurer to the Colony of Virginia, Lieutenant-Governor of Tangier, and Commander in Chief of the English Forces in Africa: Correspondence and papers during his command at Tangier: 1666-1669... British Library
creatorOf Warwick, Joanna. Office files, of The American Poetry Review, 1982. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Antioch Review mss., 1940-2007 Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
referencedIn CONFIRMATION by R[ichard de Insula], Abbot of Burton[-upon-Trent, co. Staff.], of the grant by Dom. N[icholas] fil. Johannis do Wilinton to the church of the Holy Trinity and the canons at Rapendon [Repton, co. Derby], of the advowson of the church ... British Library
referencedIn Levis, Larry. Office files of The American Poetry Review, 1982-1998. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn D. 1-108. Asia, viz. 1, 2, Arabia; 3, 4, Persia; 5, 6, Maldive and Laccadive Islands; 7-15 Ceylon; 16-44, India; 45-50, Burma; 51-53, Anam; 54-56, Lower Siam; 57-60, Malacca Straits; 61-64, Sunda Straits; 65-70, Sumatra; 71-76, Java ; 77-80, Borneo; ... British Library
referencedIn Herebert, Chaplain of St. Martin's, London, early 13th century.Herbert, Chaplain of St. Martin's, London: Seal: early 13th cent. British Library
referencedIn Herebert, Archdeacon of Canterbury, 12th century. (Impression of an antique gem.)Herbert, Archdeacon of Canterbury: Seal: 12th cent. British Library
creatorOf Polgar, Steven, 1931-. Office files of The American Poetry Review, 1975-1990. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Czesław Miłosz papers, 1880-2000, 1940-1989 Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Gogol, John M. Office files : of The American Poetry Review, 1972-1977. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Mary Octavine (Thompson) Cowper Papers, 1895-1969 David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
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associatedWith Czapski, Józef, 1896-1993. person
associatedWith Gogol, John M. person
associatedWith Herling-Grudziński, Gustaw, 1919- person
associatedWith Herling-Grudziński, Gustaw, 1919- person
associatedWith Hughes, Ted, 1930-1998. person
associatedWith Jeleński, Konstanty A. (Konstanty Aleksander), 1922-1987. person
associatedWith Kalczyńska, Alina, 1936- person
associatedWith Levis, Larry. person
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associatedWith Polgar, Steven, 1931- person
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associatedWith Sontag, Susan, 1933-2004. person
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Death 1998-07-28

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