John Clare
Jonathan Bate (editor)
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at 250 WPM10h 48m
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John Clare
Published
2003
Publisher
Farrar, Straus, and Giroux
Pages
648
ISBN-10
0374179905
Description
Publisher's description: John Clare (1793-1864) is the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced. No one has ever written more powerfully of nature, of a rural childhood, and of the alienated and unstable self, but until now he has never been the subject of a comprehensive literary biography. Here at last is his full story told by the light of his voluminous work: his birth in poverty, his work as an agricultural labourer, his burgeoning promise as a writer--cultivated under the gaze of rival patrons--then his moment of fame in the company of John Keats and the toast of literary London, and finally his decline into mental illness and his last years confined in asylums. Clare's ringing voice--quick-witted, passionate, vulnerable, courageous--emerges in generous quotation from his letters, journals, autobiographical writings, and his poems, as Jonathan Bate, the celebrated scholar of Shakespeare, brings the complex man, his beloved work, and his ribald world vividly to life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in John Clare?
This edition of John Clare has approximately 648 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 John Clare?
For most readers, John Clare typically takes between 13h 30m and 9h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 162,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 10h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 22 days • Estimated word count: 162,000 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 John Clare?
The estimated word count for John Clare is approximately 162,000 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 John Clare?
John Clare was written by Jonathan Bate (editor).
When was John Clare published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.