Present Tense
Armen Avanessian
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Present Tense
by Armen Avanessian, Anke Hennig
Published
2015
Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic & Professional
Pages
272
ISBN-13
9781628927672
Description
"The invention of the present-tense novel is a literary event whose importance is on par with the discovery of perspective in painting. From the first present-tense novels shaped by interior monologues and avant-garde factography (e.g. in Arthur Schnitzler or James Joyce) and the use of the present-tense in the tradition of modernism, the history of present-tense narration has changed the conditions of fictional narration over the course of its century-long development, along with our conceptions of time in a philosophical and linguistic framework. Indeed, for an understanding of the work of an increasing number of contemporary writers (J. M. Coetzee, Tom McCarthy, Thomas Pynchon to name only a few) it is both necessary to understand the distinct linguistic and literary qualities of the present tense as well as its (historical) transformation to a genuine tense of contemporary storytelling.For the first time in literary scholarship, Present Tense: A Poetics offers an account of an epochal evolution in 20th- and 21st-century fiction."-- "Describes how the present tense was invented and why the poetics of the present tense novel is essential for an understanding of contemporary literature and the evolution of the novel since modernism"--
Subjects
The Time Machine
Die Leiden des jungen Werthers
On The Road
When the Sleeper Awakes
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Present Tense?
This edition of Present Tense has approximately 272 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 Present Tense?
For most readers, Present Tense typically takes between 5h 40m and 3h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 68,000 words
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What is the word count of Present Tense?
The estimated word count for Present Tense is approximately 68,000 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 Present Tense?
Present Tense was written by Armen Avanessian, Anke Hennig.
When was Present Tense published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.