Awater
Martinus Nijhoff
Reading Time
at 250 WPM1h 49m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 1h 49m to read Awater.
Personalise your estimate by entering your reading speed below
Test my reading speedEnter speed in words per minute
4
days at 30 min/day
109
total minutes
Awater
by Martinus Nijhoff, Thomas Möhlmann, Wiljan Van Den Akker
Published
2009
Publisher
Anvil Press Poetry, Limited
Pages
109
ISBN-13
9780856464072
Description
This edition of Awater features three English translations, made at different periods, for comparison. As well as the Dutch text, it includes excerpts from a lecture by the poet on Awater's origins ; an essay on the first translation of the poem by Daan van der Vat and an essay by the most recent translator, David Colmer. It concludes with an essay by the leading Nijhoff specialist, Wiljan van den Akker, which illuminates key elements of the poem in the context of modernism.
Poems
Poetics
The complete poetical works
Fathers Never Leave You (Poetic Works By One Author)
Collected Poems in English (Poetic Works By One Author)
Poems by John Keats
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Awater?
This edition of Awater has approximately 109 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 Awater?
For most readers, Awater typically takes between 2h 16m and 1h 31m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 27,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 49m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 27,250 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 Awater?
The estimated word count for Awater is approximately 27,250 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 Awater?
Awater was written by Martinus Nijhoff, Thomas Möhlmann, Wiljan Van Den Akker.
When was Awater published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.