Nioque of the Early Spring - Francis Ponge Basque Country Floating Opera Press

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Nioque of the Early Spring - Francis Ponge Basque Country Floating Opera PressSong Cave is honored to publish the first English translation of Francis Ponge's Nioque of the Early Spring. Ostensibly a book written to honor the season itself and the cycle of time, upon its release in France in May 1968, these notes took on a greater metaphorical meaning within this context, addressing the need for new beginnings and revolution. Translated by Jonathan Larson. April is not always the cruelest month. In these stray notations dated