Kings from the Moon

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Cover of Kings from the Moon.

Translated from Romanian by Virgil Stanciu the poems in this book appear as typewritten copies. The Poetry Center acquired this copy from Casa Camino Real Book Store and Art Gallery, run by writer and activist Denise Chávez. This copy originated from the library of Las Cruces Poet Laureate Keith Wilson, who met Rau during his time on a Fullbright in Romania

Aurel Rau. Kings from the Moon. A. Rau, 1981.

Title page of Kings from the Moon.

Inside page of Kings from the Moon featuring poem titled "Distant Echo."

Inside of Kings from the Moon featuring poem titled "The Red Apple."