The second scroll
A. M. Klein
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at 250 WPM2h 22m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 2h 22m to read The second scroll.
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The second scroll
by A. M. Klein
Published
1982
Publisher
McClelland and Stewart
Pages
142
ISBN-10
0771091222
Description
"The Second Scroll is an ambitious and complex work that interlaces prose, poetry, drama, and commentary. The narrative follows a Canadian Jew to the newly established state of Israel on a double mission - to collect the emerging national literature and to search for his Uncle Melech Davidson, a Holocaust survivor. Klein creates a modern Torah out of the uncle's crises of faith as he attempts to come to terms with the atrocities of the Second World War. The five chapters of The Second Scroll mirror the books of the Pentateuch (the 'first scroll'), and the language is rich with biblical, talmudic, kabbalistic, and literary allusions as both the narrator and his uncle wrestle with the meaning of Jewish identity, messianic faith, and homecoming."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The second scroll?
This edition of The second scroll has approximately 142 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 second scroll?
For most readers, The second scroll typically takes between 2h 58m and 1h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 35,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 22m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 35,500 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 second scroll?
The estimated word count for The second scroll is approximately 35,500 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 second scroll?
The second scroll was written by A. M. Klein.
When was The second scroll published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1982. The original work may have been published on a different date.