Ten Commandments

J. D. McClatchy

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1h 44m

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Ten Commandments

by J. D. McClatchy

1998

Knopf

104

0375401377

Description

Ten Commandments is a book-length sequence of poems that plot the rules we were raised on, rules we forget but can't evade. Here is the whole underworld of desire, its tasks and perversions. Here are the iron laws and the way the heart is shaped by them, even as it prefers betrayal, adultery, murder, or greed. J. D. McClatchy draws on intimate authobiographical details, and on a range of historical incidents that includes an eerie account of Proust in a brothel and a chilling glimpse of Eichmann in Argentina. Sideshow freaks, snipers in Vietnam, Auden's dictionary, whirling dervishes, motel and mammogram, slave and saint--this book is a cabinet of moral curiosities, a collage of emotional astonishments.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages are in Ten Commandments?

This edition of Ten Commandments has approximately 104 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 Ten Commandments?

For most readers, Ten Commandments typically takes between 2h 10m and 1h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 26,000 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 26,000 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 Ten Commandments?

The estimated word count for Ten Commandments is approximately 26,000 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 Ten Commandments?

Ten Commandments was written by J. D. McClatchy.

When was Ten Commandments published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.