The total library
Jorge Luis Borges
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The total library
Published
1999
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pages
576
ISBN-13
9780141183022
ISBN-10
0141183020
Description
"Though best known in the English speaking world for his short fictions and poems, Borges is revered in Latin America equally as an immensely prolific and beguiling writer of non-fiction prose. In The Total Library, more than 150 of Borges' most brilliant pieces are brought together for the first time in one volume - all in superb new translations. More than a hundred of the pieces have never previously been published in English. The Total Library presents Borges at once as a deceptively self-effacing guide to the universe and as the inventor of a universe that is an indispensible guide to Borges."--Publisher description.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The total library?
This edition of The total library has approximately 576 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 total library?
For most readers, The total library typically takes between 12h 0m and 8h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 144,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 20 days • Estimated word count: 144,000 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 total library?
The estimated word count for The total library is approximately 144,000 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 total library?
The total library was written by Jorge Luis Borges.
When was The total library published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.