Songbook
Umberto Saba
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Songbook
by Umberto Saba
Published
December 1, 1998
Publisher
Sheep Meadow Press
Pages
358
ISBN-13
9781878818522
ISBN-10
187881852X
Description
"Umberto Saba's reputation in Italy and Europe has steadily grown since his death in 1957, and today he is positioned alongside Eugenio Montale and Giuseppe Ungaretti as one of the three most important Italian poets of the first half of the twentieth century. Until now, however, English-language readers have had access to only a few examples of this poet's work. This bilingual volume at last brings an extensive and exquisitely translated collection of Saba's poems to English-speaking readers." "Both faithful and lyrical, George Hochfield's and Leonard Nathan's translations do justice to Saba's rigorous personal honesty and his profound awareness of the suffering that was for him coincident with life. An introductory essay, a translation of Saba's early manifesto, "What Remains for Poets to Do," and a chronology of his life situate his poetics within the larger context of twentieth-century letters. With its publication, this volume provides the English-speaking world with a momentous occasion to rethink not just Italian poetry but also the larger European modernist project."--Jacket.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Songbook?
This edition of Songbook has approximately 358 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 Songbook?
For most readers, Songbook typically takes between 7h 28m and 4h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 89,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 58m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 89,500 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 Songbook?
The estimated word count for Songbook is approximately 89,500 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 Songbook?
Songbook was written by Umberto Saba.
When was Songbook published?
The publication date for this specific edition is December 1, 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.