Making your own days
Kenneth Koch
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Making your own days
by Kenneth Koch
Published
1998
Publisher
Scribner
Pages
317
ISBN-10
068483992X
Description
This book makes the somewhat mysterious subject of poetry clear for those who read it and for those who write it and for those who would like to read it and write it better. Koch accomplishes this revelation of poetry by presenting the idea that poetry is a separate language, a language in which music and sound are as important as syntax or meaning. Thus he is able to clarify the many aspects of poetry: the nature of poetic inspiration, what happens when a poet is writing a poem, revision, and what actually goes on while one is reading a poem - how confusion or only partial understanding eventually leads to truly experiencing a poem. Among the poets whose work is included are Homer, Ovid, Sappho, Shakespeare, Byron, Dickinson, Baudelaire, Li Bei, Stevens, Williams, Lorea, Ashbery, and Snyder.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Making your own days?
This edition of Making your own days has approximately 317 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 Making your own days?
For most readers, Making your own days typically takes between 6h 36m and 4h 24m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 79,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 17m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 79,250 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 Making your own days?
The estimated word count for Making your own days is approximately 79,250 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 Making your own days?
Making your own days was written by Kenneth Koch.
When was Making your own days published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.