Lives and letters

Richard Daniel Altick

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7h 52m

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Lives and letters

by Richard Daniel Altick

December 1974

Random House

472

9780394433530

039443353X

Description

A critical study of biographies of English and American writers from the 17th century to the present, including the works of Izaak Walton, John Aubrey, James Boswell, Samuel Johnson, and Lytton Strachey.

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How many pages are in Lives and letters?

This edition of Lives and letters has approximately 472 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 Lives and letters?

For most readers, Lives and letters typically takes between 9h 50m and 6h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 118,000 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 118,000 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 Lives and letters?

The estimated word count for Lives and letters is approximately 118,000 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 Lives and letters?

Lives and letters was written by Richard Daniel Altick.

When was Lives and letters published?

The publication date for this specific edition is December 1974. The original work may have been published on a different date.