Whistle Stops
Emily Izsak
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Whistle Stops
by Emily Izsak
Published
2017-04-01
Publisher
Signature Editions
Pages
83
ISBN-13
9781773240053
ISBN-10
1773240056
Description
"Whistle Stops: A Locomotive Serial Poem occurs over a series of train rides between Toronto and London, Ontario. Each segment of the poem, marked by a time stamp and train number, occupies one train ride. Jack Spicer's concept of serial poetry combines with Charles Olson's "projective verse" in a dynamic that resembles the momentum of a train as it carries the poetry speaker toward and away from her love interest. Informed by Philip Larkin, Thomas Hardy, and Allen Ginsberg whose poetry incorporated the train as a phallus image into the railway poem tradition, Izsak responds to critiques of a poetic movement she clearly revers with unbridled and surreal female sexuality. It is an unapologetically female addition to a movement that is and should be still in motion."--
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Whistle Stops?
This edition of Whistle Stops has approximately 83 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 Whistle Stops?
For most readers, Whistle Stops typically takes between 1h 44m and 1h 9m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 20,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 23m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 20,750 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 Whistle Stops?
The estimated word count for Whistle Stops is approximately 20,750 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 Whistle Stops?
Whistle Stops was written by Emily Izsak.
When was Whistle Stops published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017-04-01. The original work may have been published on a different date.