An accidental man
Iris Murdoch
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An accidental man
by Iris Murdoch
Published
2009
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Pages
400
ISBN-13
9781407065113
Description
Of the novelists who have made their bow since the war she seems to me to be the most remarkable' Raymond MortimerThis is the story of the comic and yet relentless struggle for survival of Austin Gibson Grey, the accidental man. Austin is one of those people who needs to survive through the destruction of others. The others, in Austin's case, include his successful elder brother, Matthew, and the women who, one after the other, are so touchingly convinced that they can 'save' him. In this latter role we meet Austin's estranged wife, Dorina, a crazed angel, and Austin's far from angelic alcoholic landlady, Mitzi. Other women interest themselves too in Austin's fate, with hilarious and appalling results. An Accidental Man is a novel of extraordinary scope and variety in which Iris Murdoch's astonishing fertility of mind and unerring narrative skill are most felicitously combined.
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How many pages are in An accidental man?
This edition of An accidental man has approximately 400 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 An accidental man?
For most readers, An accidental man typically takes between 8h 20m and 5h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 100,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 100,000 words
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What is the word count of An accidental man?
The estimated word count for An accidental man is approximately 100,000 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.
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Who is the author of An accidental man?
An accidental man was written by Iris Murdoch.
When was An accidental man published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.