Pessoa
Richard Zenith
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Pessoa
Published
2022
Publisher
Liveright Publishing Corporation
Pages
1088
ISBN-13
9781324092391
Description
"Like Richard Ellmann's James Joyce, Richard Zenith's Pessoa immortalizes the life of one of the twentieth century's greatest writers. Eighty-five years after his wrenching death in a cramped Lisbon apartment, where he left more than 25,000 manuscript sheets in a wooden trunk, Fernando Pessoa (1888-1935) remains one of the most enigmatic and underappreciated poets of the twentieth century. Celebrated for writing in dozens of different poetic voices, known as heteronyms, Pessoa has finally found his definitive biographer in renowned translator Richard Zenith. Setting the story of Pessoa's life against the nationalistic currents of early twentieth-century European history, Zenith charts the depths of Pessoa's explosive imagination and literary genius. Much as Jose Saramago brought one of Pessoa's heteronyms to life in The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis, Zenith traces the backstories of virtually all of Pessoa's imagined personalities, demonstrating how they were projections, spin-offs, or metamorphoses of Pessoa himself. Nothing less than a literary masterpiece, Zenith's monumental work confirms the power of Pessoa's words to speak prophetically to the disconnectedness of modern life"--
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Pessoa?
This edition of Pessoa has approximately 1088 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 Pessoa?
For most readers, Pessoa typically takes between 22h 40m and 15h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 272,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 18h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 37 days • Estimated word count: 272,000 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 Pessoa?
The estimated word count for Pessoa is approximately 272,000 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 Pessoa?
Pessoa was written by Richard Zenith.
When was Pessoa published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2022. The original work may have been published on a different date.