Graceland
Karal Ann Marling
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Graceland
Published
August 16, 1997
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Pages
266
ISBN-13
9780674358904
ISBN-10
0674358902
Description
He didn't write music or lyrics and wasn't too articulate on the subject of himself, but when he created his dream house Elvis Presley spoke volumes about who he was. From the musical notes that dance across the gates to the soaring columns of the neo-Southern manse, from the glittering stairwells to the jungle rec room to the plush-lined bathroom suite where he died, the colors and textures and shapes of Graceland speak eloquently for the boy from Tupelo who became the King of Rock 'n' Roll. What the mansion says of Elvis, and what it says to - and of - the millions of fans who make the journey there each year, is what Graceland: Going Home with Elvis is about. This conversation is what tourism is about, and so Graceland speaks of tourism as well of the author's forays into an alien South, its rhythms, its history, and of Elvis as the ultimate tourist, the musician on the road, ever in transit between home and the one-night stand. Reconstructing the changing interior of Graceland during its owner's lifetime, the book describes the cultural geography of Elvisness - his self-created material world - and of American mobility in the postwar era.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Graceland?
This edition of Graceland has approximately 266 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 Graceland?
For most readers, Graceland typically takes between 5h 33m and 3h 42m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 66,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 26m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 66,500 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 Graceland?
The estimated word count for Graceland is approximately 66,500 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 Graceland?
Graceland was written by Karal Ann Marling.
When was Graceland published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 16, 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.