Dream children
A. N. Wilson
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Dream children
by A. N. Wilson
Published
1998
Publisher
John Murray
Pages
218
ISBN-10
0719557623
Description
Oliver Gold, the brilliant, ascetic writer and philosopher, has lived quietly and happily for eight years on the outskirts of London as a lodger in 12, Wagner Rise. His sudden decision to marry and move to America precipitates a crisis in his household of women, all of whom owe fierce, idiosyncratic allegiance to Oliver, and want to save him and their world from an unsuitable, inexplicable match. The cold and beautiful Catharine, Oliver's former student and a formidable philosopher herself, offers him a Platonic marriage of convenience. Michal, Catharine's lover, is a bitter, divorced mother who would do almost anything to keep Oliver in the house, as would her mother, Margot, a faded literary hostess who is only a few years Oliver's senior. Britte, the Austrian Amazon housekeeper, harbors a yearning for Oliver that verges on madness. But only Bobs, Michal's twelve-year-old daughter who has been Oliver's constant companion, knows his dangerous secret: it is from her that Oliver attempts to flee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Dream children?
This edition of Dream children has approximately 218 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 Dream children?
For most readers, Dream children typically takes between 4h 33m and 3h 2m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 54,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 38m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 54,500 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 Dream children?
The estimated word count for Dream children is approximately 54,500 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 Dream children?
Dream children was written by A. N. Wilson.
When was Dream children published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.