The mask carver's son
Alyson Richman
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The mask carver's son
Published
2013
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Pages
374
ISBN-13
9780425267264
Description
"Set in turn-of-the-century Japan against the backdrop of a declining Noh theatre and in Paris during the heady days when French Impressionism was in full bloom, this novel tells the story of a young Japanese artist who sacrifices everything: family, love, and fortune, for his art.". "The artist's father, a reclusive carver renowned for his haunting masks, dedicates his life to the theatre after tragedy leaves him incapable of love. Kiyoki, his only son, born into a house filled with masks and anguish, dreams of being a painter in the Western-style rather than following in his father's footsteps. Forsaking carving and the approval of his father, Kiyoki flees to Paris, where he experiences all of the freedoms and difficulties of being one of the first Japanese expatriates of his time." "As Kiyoki's heart leads him inevitably back to Japan, he must weigh all that he gained over the course of his travels with all that he has left behind."--BOOK JACKET.
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How many pages are in The mask carver's son?
This edition of The mask carver's son has approximately 374 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 mask carver's son?
For most readers, The mask carver's son typically takes between 7h 48m and 5h 12m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 93,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 14m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 93,500 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 mask carver's son?
The estimated word count for The mask carver's son is approximately 93,500 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 mask carver's son?
The mask carver's son was written by Alyson Richman.
When was The mask carver's son published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.