The Twilight Book
James Hale
Reading Time
at 250 WPM3h 3m
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The Twilight Book
by James Hale
Published
1981
Publisher
Gollancz
Pages
183
ISBN-10
0575030216
Description
Here is a splendid collection of ghost stories, and a truly international gathering of ghosts: they come from India, medieval France, Denmark (a king, no less), Turkey, an Asian island; there’s an alarming accident in Germany, an Aztec resurrection, an Anglo-Saxon visitation, a Roman invasion of an unexpected kind, a Spanish tragedy, and a lost child in the English countryside. Giles Gordon shows us the battlements of Elsinore; Janice Elliott’s lovers cross the centuries in passionate reincarnation. Alex Hamilton hears a dialogue between a father in a mental home and his young son with unsafe friends; Sarah Lawson’s sad ghost is a Spanish sailor from the Armada, cast up on a Scottish island. And Fred Urquhart brings back to life in our own day, for a fitting revenge, a boy sold into slavery on the Children’s Crusade. Frank Morley provides a grimmer haunting, along Hadrian’s Wall, and James Hamilton-Paterson is truly frightening about possession in the South Seas. And there’s black humour in Steve Wilson’s tale of scatological Aunt Alice and a revenge which involves an inflatable sex-prop. Ghosts ancient and modern patrol the twilight of the pages; turn on the light, and then turn on the light.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Twilight Book?
This edition of The Twilight Book has approximately 183 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 Twilight Book?
For most readers, The Twilight Book typically takes between 3h 49m and 2h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 45,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 3m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 45,750 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 Twilight Book?
The estimated word count for The Twilight Book is approximately 45,750 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 Twilight Book?
The Twilight Book was written by James Hale.
When was The Twilight Book published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1981. The original work may have been published on a different date.