The cowshed
Xianlin Ji
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The cowshed
by Xianlin Ji
Published
2016
Publisher
New York Review Books
Pages
188
ISBN-13
9781590179260
ISBN-10
1590179269
Description
In contemporary China, the Cultural Revolution remains a delicate topic, little discussed, but if a Chinese citizen has read one book on the subject, it is likely to be Ji's memoir. When The Cowshed was published in China in 1998, it quickly became a bestseller. The Cultural Revolution had nearly disappeared from the collective memory. Prominent intellectuals rarely spoke openly about the revolution, and books on the subject were almost nonexistent. By the time of Ji's death in 2009, little had changed, and despite its popularity, The Cowshed remains one of the only testimonies of its kind.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The cowshed?
This edition of The cowshed has approximately 188 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 The cowshed?
For most readers, The cowshed typically takes between 3h 55m and 2h 37m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 47,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 47,000 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 The cowshed?
The estimated word count for The cowshed is approximately 47,000 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 The cowshed?
The cowshed was written by Xianlin Ji.
When was The cowshed published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.