Birds Without Wings
Louis de Bernières
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at 250 WPM11h 8m
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Birds Without Wings
Published
2006-06
Publisher
Fischer Taschenbuch Verlag
Pages
668
ISBN-13
9783596166480
Description
Birds Without Wings is a novel by Louis de Bernières, written in 2004. Narrated by various characters, it tells the tragic love story of Philothei and Ibrahim. It also chronicles the rise of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the 'Father of the Turkish Nation'. The overarching theme of the story covers the impact of religious intolerance, over-zealous nationalism, and the war that often results. The characters are unwittingly caught up in historical tides outside of their control. The book's title is taken from a saying by one of the characters, Iskander the Potter, "Man is a bird without wings, and a bird is a man without sorrows." The book includes a vivid and detailed description of the horrors of life in the trenches during World War I. Some of the characters are also present in the author's earlier novel Captain Corelli's Mandolin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Birds Without Wings?
This edition of Birds Without Wings has approximately 668 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 Birds Without Wings?
For most readers, Birds Without Wings typically takes between 13h 55m and 9h 17m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 167,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 11h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 23 days • Estimated word count: 167,000 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 Birds Without Wings?
The estimated word count for Birds Without Wings is approximately 167,000 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 Birds Without Wings?
Birds Without Wings was written by Louis de Bernières.
When was Birds Without Wings published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2006-06. The original work may have been published on a different date.