Too bad
Robert Kroetsch
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Too bad
Published
2010
Publisher
University of Alberta Press
Pages
96
ISBN-13
9780888645371
ISBN-10
0888645376
Description
"It was part of our education, learning to lean on the wind, trusting the wind, learning to be the hypotenuse." "Trigonometry, our teacher explained, is the study of angles. Late for school is a failure to Connect two points with a straight line." "The blizzard sealed our eyes, we said. We had to walk backwards in order to see---our tracks in the snow, the shape of the wind." "The past, we argued, must be a curved line. Walking backwards in the driven snow, we had arrived, by our calculations, early to class." "With a prodigious body of innovative writing behind him, Robert Kroetsch turns to a Starker lyrical mode in Too Bad: Sketches Toward a Self-Portrait, Oscillating between the many moods of a human heart that has lived through so much---from whimsy and scorn through desire, longing, lust, love, and serenity---these sketches mark a candid walk through the tortuous corridors of the poet's remembering, and exemplify the memorable dictum of an old teacher. "Every enduring poem was written today."" ""This book is not an autobiography, It is a gesture toward a self-portrait, which I take to be quite a different kettle of fish."--Robert Kroetsch"--Jacket.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Too bad?
This edition of Too bad has approximately 96 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 Too bad?
For most readers, Too bad typically takes between 2h 0m and 1h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 24,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 24,000 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 Too bad?
The estimated word count for Too bad is approximately 24,000 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 Too bad?
Too bad was written by Robert Kroetsch.
When was Too bad published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.