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The Speed of Light (originally published in Spanish as La velocidad de la luz) is the fifth book of narrative Spanish writer Javier Cercas. The novel was first published in March 2005 by Tusquets Editores.[1][2] The book was translated into English by Anne McLean, then published by Bloomsbury in 2006. In 2008, it was shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award.
 First edition | |
| Author | Javier Cercas |
|---|---|
| Original title | La velocidad de la luz |
| Translator | Anne McLean |
| Language | Spanish |
| Series | Javier Cercas |
| Publisher | Tusquets Editores |
Publication date | 2005 |
| Publication place |  Spain |
| Pages | 312 |
| ISBN | 978-84-8310-298-5 |
The book discusses a friendship with a Vietnam War veteran.
References
edit- ^ Clubcultura. "Biografía" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 20 March 2015. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
- ^ ABC (26 September 2012). "Javier Cercas: «No soy independentista y no me gustan las aventuras»" (in Spanish). Retrieved 17 August 2014.
External links
edit- This article draws heavily on the corresponding article in the Spanish-language Wikipedia, which was accessed in the version of 8/2014.