This Same Sky
Naomi Shihab Nye
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This Same Sky
Published
1992
Publisher
Four Winds Press
Pages
212
ISBN-10
0027684407
Description
A beautiful collection of poems from around the world selected by renowned anthologist Naomi Shihab Nye. This award-winning multicultural compilation of poetry introduces more than 125 poems from sixty-eight countries around the world, many translated into English for the first time, and offers glimpses of similarities across people despite cultural differences. A peek into poetry throughout the world. The editor has given us a collection wrought with human emotions. By organizing the book in theme not by country, we are allowed to see the similarities of mankind first and not the differences. This Same Sky can be enjoyed as a collection as a look at the human condition or singularly as individual, finely crafted poems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in This Same Sky?
This edition of This Same Sky has approximately 212 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 This Same Sky?
For most readers, This Same Sky typically takes between 4h 25m and 2h 57m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 53,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 53,000 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 This Same Sky?
The estimated word count for This Same Sky is approximately 53,000 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 This Same Sky?
This Same Sky was written by Naomi Shihab Nye.
When was This Same Sky published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1992. The original work may have been published on a different date.