Directed by desire
June Jordan
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Directed by desire
by June Jordan
Published
June 2007
Publisher
Copper Canyon Press
Pages
649
ISBN-13
9781556592348
ISBN-10
1556592345
Description
*Directed by Desire* is the definitive overview of June Jordan’s poetry. Collecting the finest work from Jordan’s ten volumes, as well as dozens of “last poems” that were never published in Jordan’s lifetime, these more than six hundred pages overflow with intimate lyricism, elegance, fury, meditative solos, and dazzling vernacular riffs. As Adrienne Rich writes in her introduction, June Jordan “wanted her readers, listeners, students, to feel their own latent power—of the word, the deed, of their own beauty and intrinsic value.” From “These Poems”: *These poems they are things that I do in the dark reaching for you whoever you are and are you ready?*
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Directed by desire?
This edition of Directed by desire has approximately 649 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 Directed by desire?
For most readers, Directed by desire typically takes between 13h 31m and 9h 1m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 162,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 10h 49m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 22 days • Estimated word count: 162,250 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 Directed by desire?
The estimated word count for Directed by desire is approximately 162,250 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 Directed by desire?
Directed by desire was written by June Jordan.
When was Directed by desire published?
The publication date for this specific edition is June 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.