Dark testament
Pauli Murray
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Dark testament
by Pauli Murray, Elizabeth Alexander
Published
1970-01-01
Publisher
Silvermine
Pages
126
Description
For readers discovering the great civil rights activist Pauli Murray, here, at last returned to print, is Dark Testament and Other Poems, Murray's sole poetry collection and a revelatory work crucial to her identity as "rebel, instigator, survivor...opener-of-doors, and always a devout child of God and friend to mankind" (Patricia Bell-Scott). Prize-winning poet Elizabeth Alexander illuminated in her introduction how Murray's poems lay bare the brutal history of slavery and Jim Crow while holding up the dream of racial justice and human connection. "Poetry," she says, "was where [Murray] could imagine herself into other identities and experiences...Murray used poetry as a tool to slow down and experience, deeply, what is means to be among the most vulnerable and the most resilient...It seemed she understood poetry as a space for exploration and self-knowing, for crystallizing perception and disturbance into form, and thus, for a moment, subduing the roiling seas"--back cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Dark testament?
This edition of Dark testament has approximately 126 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 Dark testament?
For most readers, Dark testament typically takes between 2h 38m and 1h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 31,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 6m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 31,500 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 Dark testament?
The estimated word count for Dark testament is approximately 31,500 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 Dark testament?
Dark testament was written by Pauli Murray, Elizabeth Alexander.
When was Dark testament published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1970-01-01. The original work may have been published on a different date.