Scenes from a receding past
Aidan Higgins
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Scenes from a receding past
Published
2005
Publisher
Dalkey Archive Press
Pages
204
ISBN-10
1564783871
Description
Opening with a quote from Richard Brautigan -- "I've been examining half-scraps of my childhood. They are pieces of distant life that have no form or meaning" -- Scenes from a Receding Past constructs the adolescence and early adulthood of Dan Ruttle out of a variety of scenes and reminiscences about his life in Ireland, his time in a Catholic school, his first sexual experiences, and his brother's mental breakdown. The second half of the book centers around his relationship with his future wife Olivia, her past, and her former lovers. Calling to mind Joyce's Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man for Dan Ruttle's love-hate relationship with Ireland and the stylistic innovations employed by Higgins, Scenes from a Receding Past is a masterpiece from one of Ireland's greatest contemporary writers.
Subjects
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Martin Eden
This Side of Paradise
Die Leiden des jungen Werthers
Sons and Lovers
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Scenes from a receding past?
This edition of Scenes from a receding past has approximately 204 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 Scenes from a receding past?
For most readers, Scenes from a receding past typically takes between 4h 15m and 2h 50m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 51,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 51,000 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 Scenes from a receding past?
The estimated word count for Scenes from a receding past is approximately 51,000 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 Scenes from a receding past?
Scenes from a receding past was written by Aidan Higgins.
When was Scenes from a receding past published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.