Folks Like Me
Sam Cornish
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Folks Like Me
by Sam Cornish
Published
March 1, 1993
Publisher
Zoland Books
Pages
111
ISBN-13
9780944072301
ISBN-10
0944072305
Description
Sam Cornish's fourth collection of poems spans the time from the Depression through the early 1960s in cities across America. It was a period when segregation was the law and was accepted by virtually all whites and some blacks. The book is a political portrait presenting the voices of the African-American community. Some, like Paul Robeson, confused and shocked their peers by looking toward communism and socialism, others upheld a middle-class system rooted in the values of church and community. The subjects of the poems include James Baldwin, Joe Louis, the Scottsboro Boys, the early bus boycotts, and tensions between neighborhoods and families that erupted into sudden violence. The tone is one of hope and optimism as well as tragedy and turmoil. The underlying theme of political identity focuses on an awakening that changed urban areas across the country when America was still struggling with the presence of a subculture that it was unwilling to accept as part of its social fabric.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Folks Like Me?
This edition of Folks Like Me has approximately 111 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 Folks Like Me?
For most readers, Folks Like Me typically takes between 2h 19m and 1h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 27,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 51m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 27,750 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 Folks Like Me?
The estimated word count for Folks Like Me is approximately 27,750 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 Folks Like Me?
Folks Like Me was written by Sam Cornish.
When was Folks Like Me published?
The publication date for this specific edition is March 1, 1993. The original work may have been published on a different date.