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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.

La velocidad de la luz
La velocidad de la luz.jpg
First edition
Author Javier Cercas
Original titleLa velocidad de la luz
TranslatorAnne McLean
CountryFlag of Spain.svg  Spain
Language Spanish
SeriesJavier Cercas
PublisherTusquets Editores
Publication date
2005
Pages312
ISBN 978-84-8310-298-5

The book discusses a friendship with a Vietnam War veteran.

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References

  1. Clubcultura. "Biografía" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 20 March 2015. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
  2. ABC (26 September 2012). "Javier Cercas: «No soy independentista y no me gustan las aventuras»" (in Spanish). Retrieved 17 August 2014.