Dirt & Deity
Ian McIntyre
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Dirt & Deity
by Ian McIntyre
Published
June 1996
Publisher
Harpercollins
Pages
461
ISBN-13
9780002159647
ISBN-10
0002159643
Description
Ian McIntyre's biography, published to mark the bicentenary of Burns's death, strips away myth and legend and explores what lies beneath. It is based meticulously on documentary and archival sources, and uses only the first-hand testimony of those who knew the man. It sets Burns in his historical context, and paints both his emotional life and his political views in vivid colours. On public matters he had no difficulty in holding simultaneously two views that were contradictory. In his private life he could be effortlessly in love with several women at the same time, appallingly cruel one moment, wonderfully tender the next. McIntyre offers a more extensive evaluation of Burns's songs and poetry than most previous biographers. He stresses the importance and quality of the satirical verse, as well as the haunting love poems for which Scotland's 'bard' is best known. In an illuminating final chapter, he examines the extraordinary ramifications assumed after the death of the poet by the Burns legend, a fantastical 'afterlife' bearing little resemblance to biographical reality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Dirt & Deity?
This edition of Dirt & Deity has approximately 461 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 Dirt & Deity?
For most readers, Dirt & Deity typically takes between 9h 36m and 6h 24m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 115,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 41m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 115,250 words
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What is the word count of Dirt & Deity?
The estimated word count for Dirt & Deity is approximately 115,250 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 Dirt & Deity?
Dirt & Deity was written by Ian McIntyre.
When was Dirt & Deity published?
The publication date for this specific edition is June 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.