The Echo and the Breath
Gary Bills
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The Echo and the Breath
by Gary Bills
Published
May 31, 2001
Publisher
Peterloo Poets
Pages
66
ISBN-13
9781871471861
ISBN-10
1871471869
Description
The first full collection from Gary Bills. One of the poems, "A Love Affair in Miniature", appeared as a "Saturday Poem" in The Guardian. The author gave a reading at the 2002 Ledbury Poetry Poetry Festival and at The Poetry on the Lake Festival, Lake Orta, Italy, the same year. On the strength of this collection, the Liverpool Poet Brian Patten called Gary Bills "a genuine new voice that stands out from the crowded world of British Poetry".
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Echo and the Breath?
This edition of The Echo and the Breath has approximately 66 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 The Echo and the Breath?
For most readers, The Echo and the Breath typically takes between 1h 23m and 55m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 16,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 6m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 16,500 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 The Echo and the Breath?
The estimated word count for The Echo and the Breath is approximately 16,500 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 The Echo and the Breath?
The Echo and the Breath was written by Gary Bills.
When was The Echo and the Breath published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 31, 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.