El santo
César Aira
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El santo
by César Aira
Published
2015
Pages
141
ISBN-13
9786073130868
ISBN-10
6073130864
Description
Durante la Edad Media, en una población de la costa catalana, vive un anciano monje que ha consagrado los últimos cuarenta años de su vida al ejercicio escrupuloso de su vocación, percibiendo el mundo siempre desde la oración y la distancia. Tras obrar unos cuantos milagros, nuestro monje se gana el reconocimiento y la devoción de todos los feligreses del mundo cristiano. Pero al intuir que se acercaba el final de su vida, decide retirarse y terminar sus días en su Italia natal. El abad y las autoridades, ante el miedo a perder la principal fuente de ingresos de la región, encargan su asesinato para de este modo conservar la sagrada reliquia del cuerpo del monje. El azar o la Providencia conceden al viejo anacoreta la oportunidad de escapar de este funesto destino, y se embarca hacia parajes exóticos en una odisea de peligros y aventuras. Así da comienzo el zigzagueante viaje iniciático de nuestro héroe hacia el corazón de África.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in El santo?
This edition of El santo has approximately 141 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 El santo?
For most readers, El santo typically takes between 2h 56m and 1h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 35,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 21m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 35,250 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 El santo?
The estimated word count for El santo is approximately 35,250 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 El santo?
El santo was written by César Aira.
When was El santo published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.