Eating the Honey of Words: New and Selected Poems
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In a quick read, Eating the Honey of Words: New and Selected Poems by Robert Bly comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The edition details point to 2000 • Harpercollins • 288 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.
Edition on file: 2000 • Harpercollins • 288 pages • ISBN 9780060930691.
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