A personal record
Joseph Conrad
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A personal record
Published
1925
Publisher
Doubleday, Page
Pages
138
Description
A Personal Record is writer Joseph Conrad's autobiography. The writing is lyrical and atmospheric and commonly believed to be somewhat embellished. It does, however, give great insight into his Polish childhood, his sailing adventures and his aspirations in the eyes of the British public. It also documents the process of writing Almayer's Folly. The preface to the work contains the much-quoted lines:"Those who read me know my conviction that the world, the temporal world, rests on a few very simple ideas; so simple that they must be as old as the hills. It rests notably, among others, on the idea of Fidelity."
Subjects
The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African
Autobiography of a Yogi
Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass
Les confessions
The Story of Philosophy
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in A personal record?
This edition of A personal record has approximately 138 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 personal record?
For most readers, A personal record typically takes between 2h 53m and 1h 55m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 34,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 34,500 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 personal record?
The estimated word count for A personal record is approximately 34,500 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 personal record?
A personal record was written by Joseph Conrad.
When was A personal record published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1925. The original work may have been published on a different date.