Ballade Nocturne

Gao Xingjian

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37 minutes

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Ballade Nocturne

by Gao Xingjian, Claire Conceison, Center for Writers and Translators Staff American University of Paris

2012

Sylph Editions

37

9780955889691

Description

"This cahier publishes for the first time Ballade Nocturne, the latest dramatic work by Nobel laureate Gao Xingjian. Written in French, and translated for the Cahiers Series by Claire Conceison, the full text is presented here of what is described by the author as a 'libretto for a dance performance'. The cahier contains an introduction by the translator, and reproductions of five ink and wash drawings by Gao Xingjian; it is completed by a booklet with the text in its original French version." http://www.sylpheditions.com/gx.html.

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How many pages are in Ballade Nocturne?

This edition of Ballade Nocturne has approximately 37 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 Ballade Nocturne?

For most readers, Ballade Nocturne typically takes between 46m and 31m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 9,250 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 37m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 2 days • Estimated word count: 9,250 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 Ballade Nocturne?

The estimated word count for Ballade Nocturne is approximately 9,250 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 Ballade Nocturne?

Ballade Nocturne was written by Gao Xingjian, Claire Conceison, Center for Writers and Translators Staff American University of Paris.

When was Ballade Nocturne published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.