Republic
Joost de Vries
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Republic
by Joost de Vries, Jane Hedley-Prole
Published
2019
Publisher
Other Press, LLC
Pages
322
ISBN-13
9781590518533
Description
"A gripping academic novel about deception and self-deception, ambition, the love of history as entertainment, and the hunt for the perfect enemy. Josip Brik, larger-than-life pop philosopher, Hitler studies expert, and TV historian, has always found himself more attracted to the fictional representation of history than to history itself. When Brik falls from a hotel window in Amsterdam, the number one mourner is Friso de Vos, a young academic who has been Brik's right-hand man. However, Friso is forced to watch from the sidelines as his countryman Philip de Vries, whom he has never heard of, is interviewed again and again in the newspapers, and even on TV, about "his mentor," Josip Brik. When a large symposium for historians is organized in Vienna, Friso sees his opportunity to set the record straight and begins to impersonate Philip, with dangerous and hilarious results. With a playful mix of literary and pop culture references, this novel immerses us in the world of the global intelligentsia, where the truth counts for less than what is said about it. Joost de Vries has written a biting academic satire, an absurd and exceptionally intelligent tale"--
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Republic?
This edition of Republic has approximately 322 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 Republic?
For most readers, Republic typically takes between 6h 43m and 4h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 22m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,500 words
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What is the word count of Republic?
The estimated word count for Republic is approximately 80,500 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 Republic?
Republic was written by Joost de Vries, Jane Hedley-Prole.
When was Republic published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.