The tournament
John Clarke
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The tournament
by John Clarke
Published
1823
Publisher
William Sams
Pages
134
Description
The most unusual tennis tournament in history is about to start. Albert Einstein’s seeded fourth. Chaplin, Freud and Van Gogh are also in the top rankings. World number one is Tony Chekhov. In all, 128 players-everyone from Louis Armstrong to George Orwell, Gertrude Stein to Coco Chanel-are going to fight it out until the exhilarating final on Centre Court.John Clarke, Australia’s best-loved comedian, the comic genius behind ABC television's The Games, is there to report on everything of interest.This is a funny, strange and beguiling book in which, game by game and match by match, the world’s most creative players put their tennis skills to the ultimate test. A brilliant, bizarre comic novel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The tournament?
This edition of The tournament has approximately 134 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 tournament?
For most readers, The tournament typically takes between 2h 48m and 1h 52m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 33,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 14m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 33,500 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 tournament?
The estimated word count for The tournament is approximately 33,500 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 tournament?
The tournament was written by John Clarke.
When was The tournament published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1823. The original work may have been published on a different date.