Invisible Author
Christine Brooke-Rose
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Invisible Author
Published
Jan 20, 2016
Publisher
Ohio State University Press
Pages
216
ISBN-13
9780814253113
ISBN-10
0814253113
Description
A blend of memoir and narrative, *Invisible Author* consists of six lectures by Christine Brooke-Rose, in which she discusses her own work, thus breaking the taboo that authors should not write about their writings, though constantly invited to talk about them. The collection ends with a splendidly summarizing interview by Lorna Sage. The book's main concern is the narrative sentence, expressing the author's "authority." Traditionally it dominated, it was in the past tense, and impersonal, like that of the historian, as opposed to speech-forms, which have a different grammar. Brooke-Rose discovers and analyzes the paradoxical use of the present tense (which belongs to speech-forms), but without its concomitant first person, to create an impersonal yet closely simultaneous narrative sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Invisible Author?
This edition of Invisible Author has approximately 216 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 Invisible Author?
For most readers, Invisible Author typically takes between 4h 30m and 3h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 54,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 54,000 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 Invisible Author?
The estimated word count for Invisible Author is approximately 54,000 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 Invisible Author?
Invisible Author was written by Christine Brooke-Rose.
When was Invisible Author published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Jan 20, 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.