Patrick Leigh Fermor
Patrick Leigh Fermor
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Patrick Leigh Fermor
Published
2016
Publisher
New York Review Books
Pages
469
ISBN-13
9781681371566
ISBN-10
1681371561
Description
"The first extensive collection of letters written by war hero and travel writing legend Patrick Leigh Fermor. The letters in this volume span seventy years, from February 1940 to January 2010. The first was written ten days before Patrick Leigh Fermor's twenty-fifth birthday, when he was an officer cadet, hoping for a commission in the Irish Guards. He had hurried back to England from Romania in September 1939, expecting to die within weeks of being sent into action, like his friend who was a junior officer in the First World War. The last two were written on the same day, when Paddy (as he called himself, and almost everyone else called him) was ninety-four, a widower, very deaf, and suffering from tunnel vision, which made it hard for him to read even his own handwriting. His voice was already hoarse from the throat cancer that would kill him seventeen months later. But these last letters, like the first and most of the others printed here, exude a zest that was characteristic. From first to last, Paddy's letters radiate warmth and gaiety. Often they are decorated with witty illustrations and enhanced by comic verse. Sometimes they contain riddles and cringe-making puns"--
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Patrick Leigh Fermor?
This edition of Patrick Leigh Fermor has approximately 469 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 Patrick Leigh Fermor?
For most readers, Patrick Leigh Fermor typically takes between 9h 46m and 6h 31m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 117,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 49m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 117,250 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 Patrick Leigh Fermor?
The estimated word count for Patrick Leigh Fermor is approximately 117,250 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 Patrick Leigh Fermor?
Patrick Leigh Fermor was written by Patrick Leigh Fermor.
When was Patrick Leigh Fermor published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.