CURIOUS EARTH
Gerard Woodward
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CURIOUS EARTH
Published
2007
Publisher
CHATTO & WINDUS
Pages
290
ISBN-10
0701179082
Description
Left after the death of his wife and one of his sons with an empty house and cupboards full of hoarded odds and ends that seem to have nothing to do with him, Aldous Jones is tempted to spend the whole day sitting in his chair in the kitchen. But with admirable determination, he resolutely resumes old pastimes until, one day, wandering through London with his bus pass, he is surprised to find in the National Gallery a painting that holds him completely in its spell. Rembrandt's portrait of his housekeeper turned mistress, Hendrijcke Stoffels, awakens in Aldous the desire for a new life, a new woman, sex and companionship that will lead him to Ostende to stay with his bohemian son, to Flemish evening classes, and through a series of slightly misguided relationships with sympathetic women until eventually he meets his Hendrijcke in an ending of devastating poignancy.
Subjects
Loneliness in Later Life
Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults
A study on loneliness among elderly in Kollam district, Kerala
Przeciw samotności
Hitori i no ki
Aging Well
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in CURIOUS EARTH?
This edition of CURIOUS EARTH has approximately 290 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 CURIOUS EARTH?
For most readers, CURIOUS EARTH typically takes between 6h 3m and 4h 2m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 72,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 50m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 72,500 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 CURIOUS EARTH?
The estimated word count for CURIOUS EARTH is approximately 72,500 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 CURIOUS EARTH?
CURIOUS EARTH was written by Gerard Woodward.
When was CURIOUS EARTH published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.