Lot #29: RARE 1968 Latvian Émigré Literature: "Ķīvīte" by Osvalds Lācis (Tilts, Hardcover)

• Title: Ķīvīte (Stāsti un noveles / Stories and Novellas) • Author: Osvalds Lācis (1901–1981) • Publisher: Tilta Apgāds (Tilts Publishing House), Minneapolis • Publication Year: 1968 • Language: Latvian • Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket • Illustrator/Cover Design: Astra Lāce Synopsis & Significance Ķīvīte is a compelling collection of realistic short stories and novellas that beautifully contrast the rural landscapes of the author's native Latvia with the mid-century urban experiences of Latvian exiles living in Australia. Infused with unique philosophical reflections and a warm sense of humor, Lācis balances themes of human honesty, ambition, and greed. Collector's Notes & Historical Importance • Important Émigré Publisher: This book was published by Tilts (Tilta Apgāds) in Minneapolis. Following World War II, Tilts became one of the vital cultural lifelines for the Latvian diaspora, publishing Latvian-language literature that was strictly banned, suppressed, or censored back home under Soviet occupation. • The Author's Journey: Osvalds Lācis was a Latvian-born physician who fled to Germany as a refugee in 1944 before ultimately settling in Sydney, Australia. Because he lived and wrote in exile, his books had very small, localized print runs intended solely for the global Latvian émigré community, making surviving copies scarce today. • Preservation of Language: Written entirely in its original Latvian language, this volume represents a critical historical effort to keep Latvian literary culture alive globally during a period when the language was under heavy political pressure at home. • Stunning Period Artwork: Features internal illustrations and jacket design by Astra Lāce, perfectly capturing the mid-century Baltic aesthetic. Pickup category timeslot {A}