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collected poems of Barbara Guest
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At a glance, collected poems of Barbara Guest by Barbara Guest comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. From the listing, this copy runs 2008 • Wesleyan University Press, a decent clue for the kind of reading commitment it asks for.
Edition on file: 2008 • Wesleyan University Press • ISBN 9780819568601.
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Balanced Moderate time
Balanced commitment. This looks substantial enough to matter without becoming a slog.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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A steady pace will likely reveal more here than either speed-reading or constant dipping in and out.
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