Dirty bird blues
Clarence Major
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Dirty bird blues
Published
July 1, 1997
Publisher
Berkley
Pages
1
ISBN-13
9780425159033
ISBN-10
0425159035
Description
Dirty Bird Blues tells the story of Manfred Banks, a Chicago blues musician and blue-collar worker, who drifts from Chicago to Omaha in the early 1950s. Caught between the casual comfort of a relationship with a male buddy and the domestic responsibilities of a wife and child in a racist America that assaults him at every turn, Manfred seeks easy answers in "Dirty Bird" (Old Crow whiskey) and in moving on. But the blues in his soul and the dreams in his mind keep bringing him back to face himself. After a nightmarish descent into his own depths, Manfred emerges with fresh awareness and possibility. Through Manfred we witness and experience the process by which modern American English has been vitalized and strengthened by the poetry and the poignancy of the African-American experience. As Manfred struggles with the constraints of society and his private turmoil, his rich inner voice resonates with the blues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Dirty bird blues?
This edition of Dirty bird blues has approximately 1 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 Dirty bird blues?
For most readers, Dirty bird blues typically takes between 1m and 1m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 1 day • Estimated word count: 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 Dirty bird blues?
The estimated word count for Dirty bird blues is approximately 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 Dirty bird blues?
Dirty bird blues was written by Clarence Major.
When was Dirty bird blues published?
The publication date for this specific edition is July 1, 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.