Try
Cole Swensen
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Try
by Cole Swensen
Published
1999
Publisher
University of Iowa Press
Pages
79
ISBN-10
0877456593
Description
The poems in Cole Swensen's Try explore the intersection of writing with the visual arts, particularly late medieval and early Renaissance paintings. They also explore writing as a visual vehicle, both as a pattern across a field and as a catalyst for imagery. Looking at the paintings themselves involves examining the way that they make meaning and, in contrast, the way that words make meaning of them and of themselves - what happens when you have a representation of a representation? All the poems in this collection weave in and out of proximity to visual work, sometimes from the distance of a gallery viewer, sometimes as a character in the painting itself. Issues of narrative sequence and time float through the collection but are always subordinate to the play and rule of language on the page.
Poems
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Try?
This edition of Try has approximately 79 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 Try?
For most readers, Try typically takes between 1h 39m and 1h 6m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 19,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 19m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 19,750 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 Try?
The estimated word count for Try is approximately 19,750 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 Try?
Try was written by Cole Swensen.
When was Try published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.