Severed
Frances Larson
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Severed
Published
2015
Publisher
Granta
Pages
1
ISBN-13
9781783780563
ISBN-10
1783780568
Description
Our history is littered with heads. Over the centuries, they have decorated our churches, festooned our city walls and filled our museums; they have been props for artists and specimens for laboratory scientists, trophies for soldiers and items of barter. Today, as videos of decapitations circulate online and cryonicists promise that our heads may one day live on without our bodies, the severed head is as contentious and compelling as ever. From shrunken heads to trophies of war; from memento mori to Damien Hirst's With Dead Head; from grave-robbing phrenologists to enterprising scientists, Larson explores the bizarre, often gruesome and confounding history of the severed head. Its story is our story.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Severed?
This edition of Severed has approximately 1 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 Severed?
For most readers, Severed typically takes between 1m and 1m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 1 day • Estimated word count: 250 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 Severed?
The estimated word count for Severed is approximately 250 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 Severed?
Severed was written by Frances Larson.
When was Severed published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.