Howard Fast
Gerald Sorin
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at 250 WPM8h 32m
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Howard Fast
by Gerald Sorin
Published
2012
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Pages
512
ISBN-13
9780253007278
Description
Howard Fast's life, from a rough-and-tumble Jewish New York street kid to the rich and famous author of close to 100 books, rivals the Horatio Alger myth. Author of bestsellers such as Citizen Tom Paine, Freedom Road, My Glorious Brothers, and Spartacus, Fast joined the American Communist Party in 1943 and remained a loyal member until 1957, despite being imprisoned for contempt of Congress. Gerald Sorin illuminates the connections among Fast's Jewishness, his writings, and his left-wing politics and explains Fast?s attraction to the Party and the reasons he stayed in it as long as he did. Recounting the story of his private and public life with its adventure and risk, love and pain, struggle, failure, and success, Sorin also addresses questions such as the relationship between modern Jewish identity and radical movements, the consequences of political myopia, and the complex interaction of art, popular culture, and politics in 20th-century America.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Howard Fast?
This edition of Howard Fast has approximately 512 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 Howard Fast?
For most readers, Howard Fast typically takes between 10h 40m and 7h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 128,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 128,000 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 Howard Fast?
The estimated word count for Howard Fast is approximately 128,000 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 Howard Fast?
Howard Fast was written by Gerald Sorin.
When was Howard Fast published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.