What Have I Ever Lost by Dying?: Collected Prose Poems
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In a quick read, What Have I Ever Lost by Dying?: Collected Prose Poems by Robert Bly comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. From the listing, this copy runs 1993 • Harpercollins • 112 pages, a decent clue for the kind of reading commitment it asks for.
Edition on file: 1993 • Harpercollins • 112 pages • ISBN 9780060923655.
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A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.
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Quick commitment. Easy to finish in one or two sittings.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Quick read.
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The clearest thing here is a reading experience that should show its character pretty quickly once you start. Taken together, it reads like a compact read that should get to its point quickly. It also has the feel of a backlist title rather than a brand-new release.
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