Breathing Free Edited by Vyt Bakaitis
ISBN  1-881471-91-8    $24.95 US   |   $34.95     524 pages


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Generous selection of the best 20th century, contemporary Lithuanian verse,
with strong preliminary excerpts from two earlier classics. Reliable bi-lingual
format with fresh, sturdy versions in eminently readable English. Extended
preface locates the poetry in broader cultural, historical context; end-notes
offer capsule bios and compact interpretations of 53 poets.

Rewarding gift and usable tool for all readers.   Vilnius "Observer"

Vyt Bakaitis

Vyt Bakaitis, Poet and translator, a native of Lithuania,has lived in the US from an early age. His book of poems City Country
was published in 1991 (NY: Black Thistle Press) and since then twobooks of his translations have also appeared. Several translations are
in the anthology World Poetry (NY: W. W. Norton, 1998).