Voice over
Breyten Breytenbach
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Voice over
Published
2009
Publisher
Archipelago Books
Pages
45
ISBN-13
9780981955759
Description
Mahmoud Darwish, the Palestinian poet (1941 - 9 August 2008), was a friend. I was on Gorée Island when I learned of his death during the course of an open-heart intervention in Houston, America. We had been together a few weeks earlier in Arles, the south of France. Even at noon the foyer of the hotel where we stayed was as if drained of light by dusk. He knew how serious his condition was - it was either the very risky operation or the possibility of dying at any moment from an exploding aorta - and with an ironic smile he speculated about his chances of survival. That night, as the sun was setting in a yellow flood over the ancient open air Roman theater and as birds began singing the accumulated sweetness of a summer's day, he publicly read one last time from his work. The poems were shot through by an ongoing conversation with death. Immediately after his passing, I started writing the above series as fragments of a continuing dialogue. In West Africa it was then the onset of the rainy season moving north, the 'petit hivernage,' when black-blue clouds would skitter and close the skies. . . .The journey continues and the conversation will carry on, in the attempt to look for Mahmoud Darwish among the words.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Voice over?
This edition of Voice over has approximately 45 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 Voice over?
For most readers, Voice over typically takes between 56m and 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 11,250 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Voice over?
The estimated word count for Voice over is approximately 11,250 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.
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Who is the author of Voice over?
Voice over was written by Breyten Breytenbach.
When was Voice over published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.