Bear
Marian Engel
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Bear
by Marian Engel, Marian Engel, marian engel
Published
2009
Pages
130
Description
Lou is a lonely librarian who spends her days in the dusty archives of the Historical Institute. When an unusual field assignment comes her way, she jumps at the chance to travel to a remote island in northern Ontario, where she will spend the summer cataloguing a library that belonged to an eccentric 19th-century colonel. Eager to investigate the estate's curious history, she is shocked to discover that the island has one other inhabitant: a bear. Lou's imagination is soon overtaken by the island's past occupants, whose deep fascination with bears gradually becomes her own. Irresistably, Lou is led along a path of emotional and sexual self-awakening, as she explores the limits of her own animal nature. What she discovers will change her life forever.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Bear?
This edition of Bear has approximately 130 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 Bear?
For most readers, Bear typically takes between 2h 43m and 1h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 32,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 10m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 32,500 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 Bear?
The estimated word count for Bear is approximately 32,500 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 Bear?
Bear was written by Marian Engel, Marian Engel, marian engel.
When was Bear published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.