I Do Know Some Things
Richard Siken
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I Do Know Some Things
Published
2024
Publisher
Copper Canyon Press
Pages
128
ISBN-13
9781556596247
ISBN-10
1556596243
Description
Richard Siken's long-anticipated third collection, ***I Do Know Some Things***, navigates the ruptured landmarks of family trauma: a mother abandons her son, a husband chooses death over his wife. While excavating these losses, personal history unfolds. We witness Siken experience the death of a boyfriend and a stroke that is neglectfully misdiagnosed as a panic attack. Here, we grapple with a body forgetting itself—"the mind that / didn't work, the leg that wouldn't move...". Meditations on language are woven throughout the collection. Nouns won't connect and Siken must speak around a meaning: "dark-struck, slumber-felt, sleep-clogged." To say "black tree" when one means "night." Siken asks us to consider what a body can and cannot relearn. "Part insight, part anecdote," he is meticulous and fearless in his explorations of the stories that build a self. Told in 77 prose poems, ***I Do Know Some Things*** teaches us about transformation. We learn to shoulder the dark, to find beauty in "The field [that] had been swept clean of habit."
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in I Do Know Some Things?
This edition of I Do Know Some Things has approximately 128 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 I Do Know Some Things?
For most readers, I Do Know Some Things typically takes between 2h 40m and 1h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 32,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 32,000 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 I Do Know Some Things?
The estimated word count for I Do Know Some Things is approximately 32,000 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 I Do Know Some Things?
I Do Know Some Things was written by Richard Siken.
When was I Do Know Some Things published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2024. The original work may have been published on a different date.