Bad alchemy
Dionisio D. Martínez
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Bad alchemy
Published
February 1995
Publisher
W W Norton & Co Inc
Pages
100
ISBN-13
9780393037333
ISBN-10
0393037339
Description
In this exuberant and distinctive new collection, Dionisio Martinez, winner of a 1993 Whiting Award for Writers, addresses topics as diverse as love, the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, twentieth-century art and music, and the relevance of language in an age of image. Much of Martinez's private iconography comes from the picket-fence California community of his youth, in which larger events - from the veneration of pop icons (Jean Harlow! Ed Sullivan!) to the Vietnam War - seemed to move in slow motion. As an adult, the poet tries to make sense of what the child could not grasp. Perhaps most poignant of all are the poems that reflect Martinez's sense of displacement as a Cuban exile ("I hold my life savings in this hand/No matter where I go, I carry foreign currency.").
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Bad alchemy?
This edition of Bad alchemy has approximately 100 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Bad alchemy?
For most readers, Bad alchemy typically takes between 2h 5m and 1h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 25,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 25,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Bad alchemy?
The estimated word count for Bad alchemy is approximately 25,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Bad alchemy?
Bad alchemy was written by Dionisio D. Martínez.
When was Bad alchemy published?
The publication date for this specific edition is February 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.