Baton Rouge: Louisanna State University Press, 1983. First Edition. Cloth. Very good +/very good. Association copy. Inscribed to John Clellan Holmes and wife, "For John & Shirley of course - Miller." Holmes wrote "Go," considered the first beat novel, and numerous other books. Later in life Miller and Holmes both taught at University of Arkansas. Brown cloth, with black lettering on spine. Dj has small amount of wear at extremities. Foxing on page edges. "These poems dwell on the idea, [in the midst of life we are in death] the reality of life and death, asking how life can be lived knowing that death is all around." Miller Williams was Poet Laureate under President Bill Clinton. 58 pp.

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Bookseller: Toadlily Books, ABAA/ILAB (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 182
Title: The Boys on Their Bony Mules
Author: Williams, Miller
Format/Binding: Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Very good +
Jacket Condition: very good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0807110876
ISBN 13: 9780807110874
Publisher: Louisanna State University Press
Place of Publication: Baton Rouge
Date Published: 1983
Keywords: poetry, Miller Williams

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