Long like a river
Nancy Schoenberger
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Long like a river
Published
1998
Publisher
New York University Press
Pages
81
ISBN-10
0814781055
Description
Many rivers run through Nancy Schoenberger's third collection of poems, Long Like a River, winner of the 1997 New York University Press Prize for Poetry. From the Clark Fork ("its full house of trout the dream of a summer noon"), to the Mississippi ("long as its Indian name"), to the Amazon and Napo Rivers, these poems explore the poet's Deep South roots, plumbing memory and desire and paying homage along the way to Theodore Roethke and George Seferis.
Poems
Poetics
The complete poetical works
Fathers Never Leave You (Poetic Works By One Author)
Collected Poems in English (Poetic Works By One Author)
Poems by John Keats
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Long like a river?
This edition of Long like a river has approximately 81 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 Long like a river?
For most readers, Long like a river typically takes between 1h 41m and 1h 8m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 20,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 21m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 20,250 words
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What is the word count of Long like a river?
The estimated word count for Long like a river is approximately 20,250 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 Long like a river?
Long like a river was written by Nancy Schoenberger.
When was Long like a river published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.