Thirsty
Dionne Brand
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Thirsty
by Dionne Brand
Published
April 16, 2002
Publisher
McClelland & Stewart
Pages
63
ISBN-13
9780771016448
ISBN-10
0771016441
Description
This is a poem about the city. About a man who has visions, hovering on the edge but hating it, restless and at war with the world but wanting the peace that passeth understanding. Everything he does is half-done, except his death. When he falls, his parched spirit crying "thirsty," his family falls apart. This is a poem about Toronto, the city that’s never happened before, about waiting for a bus, standing on a corner, watching a stranger: the bank to one corner, the driving school on another, the milk store and the church. This is also about the poet, her own restless sensibility woven in and out through moments of lyric beauty, dramatic power and storytelling grace. It is written in the margins, like a medieval manuscript with shades of light and darkness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Thirsty?
This edition of Thirsty has approximately 63 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 Thirsty?
For most readers, Thirsty typically takes between 1h 19m and 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 15,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 3m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 15,750 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 Thirsty?
The estimated word count for Thirsty is approximately 15,750 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 Thirsty?
Thirsty was written by Dionne Brand.
When was Thirsty published?
The publication date for this specific edition is April 16, 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.