Middlemarch
George Eliot
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at 250 WPM12h 41m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 12h 41m to read Middlemarch.
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Middlemarch
by George Eliot, Jessica Hische, Francine Prose
Published
1881
Publisher
J.W. Lovell
Pages
761
Description
Eliot’s epic of 19th century provincial social life, set in a fictitious Midlands town in the years 1830-32, has several interlocking storylines blended effortlessly together to form a fully coherent narrative. Its main themes are the status of women, social expectations and hypocrisy, religion, political reform and education. It has often been called the greatest novel in the English language.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Middlemarch?
This edition of Middlemarch has approximately 761 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 Middlemarch?
For most readers, Middlemarch typically takes between 15h 51m and 10h 34m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 190,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 12h 41m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 26 days • Estimated word count: 190,250 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 Middlemarch?
The estimated word count for Middlemarch is approximately 190,250 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 Middlemarch?
Middlemarch was written by George Eliot, Jessica Hische, Francine Prose.
When was Middlemarch published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1881. The original work may have been published on a different date.