Anonymity
John Mullan
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Anonymity
by John Mullan
Published
2008
Publisher
Faber & Faber, Limited
Pages
384
ISBN-13
9780571195145
Description
"Some of the greatest works in English literature were first published without their authors' names. Why did so many authors want to be anonymous and what was it like to read their books without knowing for certain who had written them? In Anonymity, John Mullan gives a history of hidden identity in English literature. From the sixteenth century to today, he explores how the disguises of writers were first used and eventually penetrated, how anonymity teased readers and bamboozled critics - and how, when book reviews were also anonymous, reviewers played tricks of their own in return."--Jacket.
Subjects
The secrets of our national literature
Author unknown
Dictionary of anonymous and pseudonymous English literature
Anonymity in early modern England
The anonymity and pseudonymity of five eighteenth century English poets
Travel diaries
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Anonymity?
This edition of Anonymity has approximately 384 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Anonymity?
For most readers, Anonymity typically takes between 8h 0m and 5h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 96,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 96,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Anonymity?
The estimated word count for Anonymity is approximately 96,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Anonymity?
Anonymity was written by John Mullan.
When was Anonymity published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.