Open letters
Václav Havel
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Open letters
Published
June 17, 1991
Publisher
Faber and Faber Ltd
Pages
415
ISBN-13
9780571143702
ISBN-10
0571143709
Description
Spanning twenty-five years, this historic collection of writings shows Vaclav Havel's evolution from a modestly known playwright who had the courage to advise and criticize Czechoslovakia's leaders to a newly elected president whose first address to his fellow citizens begins, "I assume you did not propose me for this office so that I, too, would lie to you." Some of the pieces in Open letters, such as "Dear Dr. Husak" and the essay "The Power of the Powerless," are by now almost legendary for their influence on a generation of Eastern European dissidents; others, such as some of Havel's prison correspondence and his private letter to Alexander Dubcek, appear in English for the first time. All of them bear the unmistakable imprint of Havel's intellectual rigor, moral conviction, and unassuming eloquence, while standing as important additions to the world's literature of conscience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Open letters?
This edition of Open letters has approximately 415 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 Open letters?
For most readers, Open letters typically takes between 8h 39m and 5h 46m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 103,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 55m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 103,750 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 Open letters?
The estimated word count for Open letters is approximately 103,750 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 Open letters?
Open letters was written by Václav Havel, Paul Wilson.
When was Open letters published?
The publication date for this specific edition is June 17, 1991. The original work may have been published on a different date.