MERWIN, W.S. The Dancing Bears New Haven: Yale University Press, 1954. Sold Hardcover. First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper. A spectacular copy of Merwin's second book. Item #99554 Status: On Hold Ask a Question item image W.S. Merwin birth name: William Stanley Merwin born: 9/30/1927 View Reference Info Biography American poet and translator known for the spare style of his poetry in which he expressed his concerns about the alienation of humans from their environment. - Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literaturemore Collecting tips: Email us to request a printed copy of our catalog of W.S. Merwin Rare Books and First Editions (or download it via the link as a 3.28 MB pdf file).more