Doris Lessing
Carole Klein
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at 250 WPM6h 56m
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Doris Lessing
by Carole Klein
Published
1999
Publisher
Little Brown & Company
Pages
416
ISBN-13
9780316498524
Description
"Doris Lessing is one of the most influential women writers of our time. Both in her personal life and her literature, Lessing broke the rules. Born in Persia to a critical mother and a father who was shell-shocked during the First World War, she was brought up in Rhodesia. Marrying and divorcing two husbands, she moved to Britain with little more than an unpublished novel in her suitcase and one of her children. An ardent Communist before and during the Second World War - when she was married to a German - she distanced herself long before Communism's attraction faded for others. Always prolific, Lessing has continued to explore uncharted territory with her series of science fiction novels, further unsettling the literary world when her work was famously submitted under a pseudonym.". "Much of Lessing's work is autobiographical, but the facts are scattered or at times disguised. Eight years in the making, this biography provides both a critical analysis of the work and reveals for the first time the woman behind the writer's formidable persona."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Doris Lessing?
This edition of Doris Lessing has approximately 416 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 Doris Lessing?
For most readers, Doris Lessing typically takes between 8h 40m and 5h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 104,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 104,000 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 Doris Lessing?
The estimated word count for Doris Lessing is approximately 104,000 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.
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 Doris Lessing?
Doris Lessing was written by Carole Klein.
When was Doris Lessing published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.