Colmena
Camilo José Cela
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at 250 WPM4h 9m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 4h 9m to read Colmena.
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Colmena
Published
1990
Publisher
Noonday Press
Pages
249
ISBN-10
0374522308
Description
"Banned for many years by the Franco regime, Cela's masterpiece presents a panoramic view of the degradation and suffering of the lower-middle class in post-Civil War Spain. Readers are introduced to over a hundred characters through a series of interlocking vignettes, transforming this book from a social document into a towering work of inventive fiction. Filled with violence, hunger, and compassion, The Hive captures the ambitions and constraints of life under a dictatorship."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Colmena?
This edition of Colmena has approximately 249 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 Colmena?
For most readers, Colmena typically takes between 5h 11m and 3h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 62,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 9m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 62,250 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 Colmena?
The estimated word count for Colmena is approximately 62,250 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 Colmena?
Colmena was written by Camilo José Cela.
When was Colmena published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1990. The original work may have been published on a different date.