Life Sentences
Joseph Epstein
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Life Sentences
Published
October 1, 1997
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
Pages
348
ISBN-13
9780393333398
ISBN-10
0393333396
Description
Reading an essay by Joseph Epstein is much like watching Joe DiMaggio hit a pitched ball: the pleasure is in watching a difficult art performed with matchless grace and ease. In Life Sentences, his fourth collection of literary essays, he considers the lives and works of nineteen writers of note, appreciating many of them, roughing up some others, and weighing them overall in the finely calibrated balance of his well-stocked mind.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Life Sentences?
This edition of Life Sentences has approximately 348 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 Life Sentences?
For most readers, Life Sentences typically takes between 7h 15m and 4h 50m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 87,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 87,000 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 Life Sentences?
The estimated word count for Life Sentences is approximately 87,000 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 Life Sentences?
Life Sentences was written by Joseph Epstein.
When was Life Sentences published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 1, 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.