Tristano
Nanni Balestrini
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Tristano
Published
2014
Publisher
Verso
Pages
120
ISBN-13
9781781681695
ISBN-10
1781681694
Description
What happens when a love story has an infinite number of possible endings? What if a computer re-sorts a novel so that no copy is the same? A radical assault upon the novel from one of Italy's most radical artists. The story involves two lovers, there is disruption on the streets of Milan, protesters by Porta Ticinese. Can they escape and be together? How will events change their destiny? In Tristano, Nanni Balestrini brilliantly experiments with form and storytelling to create a new type of novel in which technology, author and the reader themselves collaborate to create the narrative. Constructed of ten chapters, each consisting of twenty texts taken from guidebooks, atlases, newspapers and fiction, each printed edition of the novel is ordered uniquely.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Tristano?
This edition of Tristano has approximately 120 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 Tristano?
For most readers, Tristano typically takes between 2h 30m and 1h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 30,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 30,000 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 Tristano?
The estimated word count for Tristano is approximately 30,000 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 Tristano?
Tristano was written by Nanni Balestrini.
When was Tristano published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.