Grace Notes
Rita Dove
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Grace Notes
by Rita Dove
Published
1989
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Pages
73
ISBN-13
9780393027198
ISBN-10
0393027198
Description
With this her fourth book of poems, Rita Dove expands her role as a leading voice in contemporary American letters. The title of the collection serves as an umbrella for the intimate concerns expressed in the forty-eight poems; in music, grace notes are those added to the basic melody, the embellishments that—if played or sung at the right moment with just the right touch—can break your heart. Isn't this what every lyric poem wishes to be, the poet asks as she explored autobiographical events, most from childhood and the cusp of adolescence, and then turns to the shadowy areas of regret and memory. The word as talisman is another of her concerns, and finally, in the section that most typifies the lilt of grace notes, Dove considers the embellishments below the melody of daily life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Grace Notes?
This edition of Grace Notes has approximately 73 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 Grace Notes?
For most readers, Grace Notes typically takes between 1h 31m and 1h 1m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 18,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 13m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 18,250 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 Grace Notes?
The estimated word count for Grace Notes is approximately 18,250 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 Grace Notes?
Grace Notes was written by Rita Dove.
When was Grace Notes published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1989. The original work may have been published on a different date.