Ernesto
Umberto Saba
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Ernesto
by Umberto Saba
Published
July 27, 1989
Publisher
Paladin
Pages
176
ISBN-13
9780586087411
ISBN-10
0586087419
Description
Ernesto, a 16-year-old boy living in Trieste in 1898, has an affair with a 28-year-old worker simply called "the man". Ernesto subsequently has sex with the man frequently, but after an enjoyable experience with a female prostitute, he stops seeing him. He concentrates on studying the violin, and during a concert, Ernesto (now seventeen) meets a beautiful 15-year-old boy, also a violin player. He is called Emilio, nicknamed "Ilio" *Ernesto* is an unfinished novel by Umberto Saba (1883–1957), written in 1953 and published posthumously in 1975. It was largely autobiographical, including details about the title character's friendship and love for a violinist, and his attachment to his native Trieste.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ernesto?
This edition of Ernesto has approximately 176 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 Ernesto?
For most readers, Ernesto typically takes between 3h 40m and 2h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 44,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 44,000 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 Ernesto?
The estimated word count for Ernesto is approximately 44,000 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 Ernesto?
Ernesto was written by Umberto Saba.
When was Ernesto published?
The publication date for this specific edition is July 27, 1989. The original work may have been published on a different date.