A Handful of Dust
Evelyn Waugh
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A Handful of Dust
by Evelyn Waugh
Published
1945
Publisher
New Directions
Pages
308
Description
Tony Last is an aristocrat whose attachment to an ideal feudal past is so profound that he is blind to his wife Brenda's boredom with the stately rhythms of country life. She sets herself up in a London flat and pursues an affair with the social-climbing idler John Beaver. Tragedy forces the collapse of their relationship to accelerate, and Tony seeks solace in a foolhardy search for El Dorado.
Subjects
Works (Awakening / Beyond the Bayou / Desiree's Baby / Kiss / Locket / Ma'ame Pelagie / Pair of Silk Stockings / Reflection / Respectable Woman)
Анна Каренина
Jude the Obscure
The Return of the Native
Lady Chatterley's Lover
The Awakening
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in A Handful of Dust?
This edition of A Handful of Dust has approximately 308 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 A Handful of Dust?
For most readers, A Handful of Dust typically takes between 6h 25m and 4h 17m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 77,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 77,000 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 A Handful of Dust?
The estimated word count for A Handful of Dust is approximately 77,000 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 A Handful of Dust?
A Handful of Dust was written by Evelyn Waugh.
When was A Handful of Dust published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1945. The original work may have been published on a different date.