Sleet
Stig Dagerman
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Sleet
Published
2013
Publisher
David R. Godine
Pages
237
ISBN-13
9781567924466
ISBN-10
1567924468
Description
This is a superb collection of stories by Stig Dagerman, one of the most talented writers of Sweden's post-war generation. Stig Dagerman (1923-1954) is regarded as the most talented young writer of the Swedish post-war generation. By the 1940s, his fiction, plays, and journalism had catapulted him to the forefront of Swedish letters, with critics comparing him to William Faulkner, Franz Kafka, and Albert Camus. His suicide at the age of thirty-one was a national tragedy. This selection, containing a number of new translations of Dagerman's stories never before published in English, is unified by the theme of the loss of innocence. Often narrated from a child's perspective, the stories give voice to childhood's tender state of receptiveness and joy tinged with longing and loneliness. The title story, To Kill A Child , is the most famous of Dagerman's short stories and among the most anthologized and oft-read stories in Sweden.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Sleet?
This edition of Sleet has approximately 237 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 Sleet?
For most readers, Sleet typically takes between 4h 56m and 3h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 59,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 57m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 59,250 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 Sleet?
The estimated word count for Sleet is approximately 59,250 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 Sleet?
Sleet was written by Stig Dagerman.
When was Sleet published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.