Moving the Centre
Ngũgĩ wa Thiongʼo
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Moving the Centre
by Ngũgĩ wa Thiongʼo, Dídac Gurguí
Published
1993
Publisher
J. Currey
Pages
208
ISBN-10
0852555318
Description
>A collection of talks and essays, created between 1980 and 1992, and translated from Kikuyu by the author
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Moving the Centre?
This edition of Moving the Centre has approximately 208 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 Moving the Centre?
For most readers, Moving the Centre typically takes between 4h 20m and 2h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 52,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 52,000 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 Moving the Centre?
The estimated word count for Moving the Centre is approximately 52,000 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 Moving the Centre?
Moving the Centre was written by Ngũgĩ wa Thiongʼo, Dídac Gurguí.
When was Moving the Centre published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1993. The original work may have been published on a different date.