Ex Libris
Anne Fadiman
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at 250 WPM2h 9m
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Ex Libris
by Anne Fadiman
Published
1999
Publisher
Allen Lane
Pages
129
ISBN-10
0713993154
Description
In these eighteen essays, Anne Fadiman "recounts a lifelong love affair with books and language."--Jacket. Ex Libris recounts a lifelong love affair with books and language. For Fadiman, as for many passionate readers, the books she loves have become chapters in her own life story. Writing with remarkable grace, she revives the tradition of the well-crafted personal essay, moving easily from anecdotes about Coleridge and Orwell to tales of her own pathologically literary family. As someone who played at blocks with her father's twenty-two-volume set of Trollope ("My Ancestral Castles") and who considered herself truly married only when she and her husband had merged collections ("Marrying Libraries"), she is exquisitely well equipped to expand upon the art of flyleaf inscriptions, the perverse pleasures of compulsive proofreading, the allure of long words, and the satisfactions of reading aloud.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ex Libris?
This edition of Ex Libris has approximately 129 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 Ex Libris?
For most readers, Ex Libris typically takes between 2h 41m and 1h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 32,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 9m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 32,250 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 Ex Libris?
The estimated word count for Ex Libris is approximately 32,250 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.
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 Ex Libris?
Ex Libris was written by Anne Fadiman.
When was Ex Libris published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.