How Long to Read Verses from atop the Mountain

How Long Does it Take to Read Verses from atop the Mountain?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 52 minutes to read Verses from atop the Mountain by Giftus R. John

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Author Giftus John’s goal for his home island of Dominica is to reach to the top of the mountain—a milestone of greatness—despite all the difficulties it faces. Although Dominicans may leave their home in pursuit of other dreams, he believes that someday they will return to a better land. Building on this idea, Verses from atop the Mountain expresses John’s passion and concern for events in his homeland and his hopes that its negative situations will soon be remedied. This anthology of poems focuses on an array of topics: politics, nature, culture, love of country, abuse, life and death, and human behavior. Poems such as “The Migrant’s Song,” also explore the conditions that Dominicans may encounter in their adopted homelands, like the United States. Although there are hurdles to navigate for Dominica, as John makes clear in the last poem of the collection, “Living in Hope,” there is hope for the future. Sharing one man’s deep love for the land he still calls home, Verses from atop the Mountain presents poetry that invites you to experience the beauty and unique life of Dominica. *** Verses From Atop The Mountain is the essential expression from the heart of a passionate patriot, who maintains a determined stance of struggling purpose within the diaspora, as Dominica, his beloved island home, where nature abounds, beckons. “I Wait For Spring,” illustrates that nostalgic longing quite eloquently. Giftus John is obviously involved with life in Dominica. The wealth of topic selections is rivaled only by the surprising and yet simple and accessible twists of phrases that embellish the work and bring joy to the reader, as it leans on colorful contrasting symbols embedded in Nature. In “The Village Awakens,” one of my favorites, Giftus paints a lively picture of a village in Dominica that warms the soul of those who have experienced the unlocking of the secret of Dominican rural life. Like him, we all have smiled in awe at the beauty of the simple life that surrounds us. In “What Is Freedom?” another of my favorites, Giftus challenges almost everyone’s view of the word “freedom.” He is mad about the abuse of the doctrine of the right to free speech. He questions one’s interpretation of freedom of association, and of freedom to be “red, green, or blue,” or to be “gay, or straight.” “What is freedom?” he asks. “Is it just a word?” Verses From atop the Mountain is a delightful journey and a “must have” book for anyone interested in Dominican, and Caribbean poetry. Ophelia Olivaccé-Marie

How long is Verses from atop the Mountain?

Verses from atop the Mountain by Giftus R. John is 112 pages long, and a total of 28,224 words.

This makes it 38% the length of the average book. It also has 34% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Verses from atop the Mountain Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 34 minutes to read Verses from atop the Mountain aloud.

What Reading Level is Verses from atop the Mountain?

Verses from atop the Mountain is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Verses from atop the Mountain?

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