Birds
Saint-John Perse
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Birds
Published
1966
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Pages
71
Description
"The original text (Oiseaux, 1962) was written to accompany a series of bird lithographs by George Braque ... Robert Fitzgerald's version of Birds ... has long been out of print ... Working closely with Perse, Fitzgerald was scrupulous and literal; while the present version, risking paraphrase, tries to find a more idiomatic mode without sacrificing the often incantatory tone characteristic of this extraordinary author"--Translator's note.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Birds?
This edition of Birds has approximately 71 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 Birds?
For most readers, Birds typically takes between 1h 29m and 59m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 17,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 11m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 17,750 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 Birds?
The estimated word count for Birds is approximately 17,750 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 Birds?
Birds was written by Saint-John Perse.
When was Birds published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1966. The original work may have been published on a different date.