White Coat, Purple Coat: Collected Poems 1948-1988
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In a quick read, White Coat, Purple Coat: Collected Poems 1948-1988 by Dannie Abse comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The copy on hand shows 1992 • W W Norton & Co Inc, useful if you want to gauge size and reading commitment.
Edition on file: 1992 • W W Norton & Co Inc • ISBN 9780892551774.
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Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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Balanced Moderate time
Balanced commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.
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The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.
Best way to approach it
Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.
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The likely reading experience leans toward a reading experience that should show its character pretty quickly once you start. Net effect: a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail. It also has the feel of a backlist title rather than a brand-new release.
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