Multiples
Adam Thirlwell
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at 250 WPM6h 19m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 6h 19m to read Multiples.
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Multiples
Published
2013-08-01
Publisher
Portobello Books Ltd
Pages
379
ISBN-13
9781846275371
ISBN-10
1846275377
Description
Like Chinese whispers, the rules of this literary game are simple: the first writer translates an unknown story into English, which a second writer then translates into a different language, and a third translates back into English, and so on, down the line. As the stories are told and retold, out of English and in again, they are transformed, twisted and turned into something new. Featuring an all-star international line-up of writers from Zadie Smith to Alejandro Zambra, via Jeffrey Eugenides, Laurent Binet, Javier Marias, David Mitchell, Colm Toibin, Etgar Keret and Sheila Heti, this collection is pure literary entertainment. Playful, provocative and wilfully inventive, Multiples asks fascinating questions about the relationship between a translation and a version, about the art of storytelling, and about the way that our individual linguistic choices reflect our shared cultural prejudices. Here, we see not so much what is lost in translation, but what is found.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Multiples?
This edition of Multiples has approximately 379 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 Multiples?
For most readers, Multiples typically takes between 7h 54m and 5h 16m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 94,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 19m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 94,750 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 Multiples?
The estimated word count for Multiples is approximately 94,750 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 Multiples?
Multiples was written by Adam Thirlwell.
When was Multiples published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013-08-01. The original work may have been published on a different date.