Polyphilo
Alberto Pérez-Gómez
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Polyphilo
Published
August 12, 1992
Publisher
The MIT Press
Pages
352
ISBN-13
9780262161299
ISBN-10
026216129X
Description
Departing from the conventional genres of architectural writing, this book is a completely original reflection on the erotics of architecture. Perez-Gomez retells the love story of the famous Renaissance novel/treatise Hypnerotomachia Poliphili in late twentieth-century terms. The original work, long a cult book among architects, takes place in a forest. In the retelling, the forest has been replaced by the high- tech environment of appliances and airports. Both versions exist somewhere in the borderland between fiction, theory, and pornography.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Polyphilo?
This edition of Polyphilo has approximately 352 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 Polyphilo?
For most readers, Polyphilo typically takes between 7h 20m and 4h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 88,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 88,000 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 Polyphilo?
The estimated word count for Polyphilo is approximately 88,000 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 Polyphilo?
Polyphilo was written by Alberto Pérez-Gómez.
When was Polyphilo published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 12, 1992. The original work may have been published on a different date.