Paterson
William Carlos Williams
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Paterson
Published
1946
Publisher
New Directions
Pages
48
Description
Long recognized as a masterpiece of modern American poetry, William Carlos Williams' Paterson is one man's testament and vision, "a humanist manifesto enacted in five books, a grammar to help us to live" (Denis Donoghue). Paterson is both a place - the New Jersey city near which Williams lived - and a man: the symbolic figure in whom the person (the poet's own life) and the public (the history of the region) are combined. Originally four books (published individually between 1946 and 1951), the structure of Paterson (in Dr. Williams' words) "follows the course of the Passaic River, whose life seemed more and more to resemble my own: the river above the Falls, the catastrophe of the Falls itself, the river below the Falls and the entrance at the end into the great sea." Book Five, published in 1958, when the poet was seventy-five, affirms the triumphant life of the imagination, in spite of age and death. This edition has been completely re-edited by noted Williams scholar Christopher MacGowan of the College of William and Mary and, in addition to presenting the most authoritative text possible, contains invaluable notes identifying Williams' sources and references.
Subjects
The pastor and the church, or, Rev. John H. Duryea, D.D., and the Second Reformed Church at Paterson, N.J
The silk strike terror of 1913
Manual of the commissioners of public instruction of the City of Paterson, N.J., containing the by-laws & school regulations
Manual of the Board of Education and regulations for the government of the schools, Paterson, N.J., adopted December 2d, 1910
Charter of the City of Paterson
Twenty-fifth anniversary, Diocese of Paterson, 1938-1963
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Paterson?
This edition of Paterson has approximately 48 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 Paterson?
For most readers, Paterson typically takes between 1h 0m and 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 12,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 2 days • Estimated word count: 12,000 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 Paterson?
The estimated word count for Paterson is approximately 12,000 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 Paterson?
Paterson was written by William Carlos Williams.
When was Paterson published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1946. The original work may have been published on a different date.