Austerlitz
W. G. Sebald
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at 250 WPM3h 34m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 3h 34m to read Austerlitz.
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Austerlitz
Published
2009
Publisher
Paideia
Pages
214
ISBN-13
9788674484838
ISBN-10
8674484832
Description
"Austerlitz is the story of a man's search for the answer to his life's central riddle. A small child when he comes to England on a Kindertransport in the summer of 1939, Jacques Austerlitz is told nothing of his real family by the Welsh Methodist minister and his wife who raise him. When he is a much older man, fleeting memories return to him, and obeying an instinct he only dimly understands, Austerlitz follows their trail back to the world he left behind a half century before. There, faced with the void at the heart of twentieth-century Europe, he struggles to rescue his heritage from oblivion."--P. [2] of cover.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Austerlitz?
This edition of Austerlitz has approximately 214 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 Austerlitz?
For most readers, Austerlitz typically takes between 4h 28m and 2h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 53,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 34m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 53,500 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 Austerlitz?
The estimated word count for Austerlitz is approximately 53,500 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 Austerlitz?
Austerlitz was written by W. G. Sebald, Anthea Bell.
When was Austerlitz published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.