SHAPIRO, Karl Poems of a Jew New York: Random House, (1958). Price: $50.00 Hardcover. First edition. Fine in near fine dustwrapper with some chipping and a few short tears. Signed by the author. Item #35319 Add to Cart Ask a Question item image Karl Shapiro birth name: Karl Jay Shapiro born: 11/10/1913 died: 5/14/2000 View Reference Info Biography American poet and critic whose verse ranges from passionately physical love lyrics to sharp social satire. Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literaturemore