Fool of the family
W. J. McCormack
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Fool of the family
Published
January 1, 2001
Publisher
New York University Press
Pages
500
ISBN-13
9780814756522
ISBN-10
0814756522
Description
"McCormack details the complex religious and social environment in which Synge slowly refined his talents as a writer. This is a story of suburban disinheritance, nondescript education, and sexual immaturity leading to eventual self-discovery, through the landscape of County Wicklow and the West of Ireland. Synge's reading in Gaelic literature is important, as is his European sense of modern alienation. The Abbey Theatre of Yeats and Lady Gregory provided a platform for his dramatic debut, but James Joyce emerged as his closer soulmate. In Europe a cultural revolution was unfolding with Sigmund Freud, Thomas Mann and Max Weber publishing their seminal works, and the Dreyfus Affair scandalising Paris. McCormack's biography places Synge in this context and illuminates his contribution to the spirit of the age"--Jacket, p. [2].
Subjects
The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African
Autobiography of a Yogi
Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass
Les confessions
The Story of Philosophy
Lives
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Fool of the family?
This edition of Fool of the family has approximately 500 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 Fool of the family?
For most readers, Fool of the family typically takes between 10h 25m and 6h 57m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 125,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 125,000 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 Fool of the family?
The estimated word count for Fool of the family is approximately 125,000 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 Fool of the family?
Fool of the family was written by W. J. McCormack.
When was Fool of the family published?
The publication date for this specific edition is January 1, 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.