Caribbean poetics
Silvio Torres-Saillant
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Caribbean poetics
Published
1991
Pages
668
Description
Caribbean Poetics studies the literatures written in European languages in the West Indies as a regionally unified corpus with its own identity. Torres-Saillant examines recurring thematic motifs and formal devices that Caribbean literary artists have drawn from in the last six decades, isolating their engagement with language, religion, and history as primary components of their cultural discourse. Arguing that West Indian literary texts contain clues to their own explication, the study substantiates the aesthetic autonomy of the region's literary tradition by means of individualized readings of the works of three of its principal figures from three different linguistic blocs: Pedro Mir from the Dominican Republic, Kamau Brathwaite from Barbados, and Rene Depestre from Haiti. The book places Caribbean literature in the larger context of comparative poetics by discussing the historical, political, and cultural forces that mediate its interaction with other literary systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Caribbean poetics?
This edition of Caribbean poetics has approximately 668 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 Caribbean poetics?
For most readers, Caribbean poetics typically takes between 13h 55m and 9h 17m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 167,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 11h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 23 days • Estimated word count: 167,000 words
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What is the word count of Caribbean poetics?
The estimated word count for Caribbean poetics is approximately 167,000 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 Caribbean poetics?
Caribbean poetics was written by Silvio Torres-Saillant.
When was Caribbean poetics published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1991. The original work may have been published on a different date.