Now the volcano
Winston Leyland
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Now the volcano
Published
December 1979
Publisher
Gay Sunshine Pr
Pages
287
ISBN-13
9780917342660
ISBN-10
0917342666
Description
A beautiful collection of thirteen short stories, twenty-nine poems, a memoir and two novel excerpts from gay writers from Mexico, Brazil and Colombia, all expertly translated into English. Originally written in the mid-1970s, this is a fascinating glimpse into Latin American gay society of the time. An added bonus is that the poems are presented in the original Spanish and Portuguese with the English translations printed on the opposite page. Authors included are Salvador Novo, Luis Cernuda, Adolfo Caminha, Gasparino Damata, Caio Fernando Abreu, Aguinaldo Silva, Darcy Penteado, Edilberto Coutinho and Jaime Jaramillo Escobar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Now the volcano?
This edition of Now the volcano has approximately 287 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 Now the volcano?
For most readers, Now the volcano typically takes between 5h 59m and 3h 59m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 71,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 47m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 71,750 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 Now the volcano?
The estimated word count for Now the volcano is approximately 71,750 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 Now the volcano?
Now the volcano was written by Winston Leyland.
When was Now the volcano published?
The publication date for this specific edition is December 1979. The original work may have been published on a different date.