Generating texts
Sharon Cadman Seelig
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Generating texts
Published
1996
Publisher
University Press of Virginia
Pages
202
ISBN-10
0813916763
Description
In Generating Texts, Sharon Cadman Seelig tests traditional notions of genre by analyzing parallels between works that confound existing categories. Seelig pairs three seventeenth-century prose works with three other works, each of a later century: Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy with Sterne's Tristram Shandy, Browne's Religio Medici with Thoreau's Walden, and Donne's Devotions upon Emergent Occasions with Eliot's Four Quartets. Proceeding from her authors' similarities in method and common sets of assumptions (such as concern with process and discovery, time and eternity, or the nature of the self), she uncovers parallels showing that genre is not simply a set of formal features but rather a particular way of seeing the world that grows out of authorial attitude, impulse, and occasion. In addition to its obvious appeal to students and scholars interested in Sterne, Thoreau, Eliot or seventeenth-century literature, Generating Texts should interest literary scholars and students more generally, particularly those concerned with the interconnections between literary periods and genres. Seelig has written an original and accessible contribution to the field of genre study.
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How many pages are in Generating texts?
This edition of Generating texts has approximately 202 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 Generating texts?
For most readers, Generating texts typically takes between 4h 13m and 2h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 50,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 22m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 50,500 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 Generating texts?
The estimated word count for Generating texts is approximately 50,500 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 Generating texts?
Generating texts was written by Sharon Cadman Seelig.
When was Generating texts published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.