Oleander, Jacaranda
Penelope Lively
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Oleander, Jacaranda
Published
May 10, 1995
Publisher
Harper Perennial
Pages
160
ISBN-13
9780060926229
ISBN-10
0060926228
Description
A poignant and bittersweet memoir from the distinguished British fiction writer Penelope Lively, Oleander, Jacaranda evokes the author's unusual childhood growing up English in Egypt during the 1930s and 1940s. Filled with the birds, animals and planets of the Nile landscape that the author knew as a child, Oleander, Jacaranda follows the young Penelope from a visit to a fellaheen village to an afternoon at the elegant Gezira Sporting Club, one milieu as exotic to her as the other. Lively's memoir offers us the rare opportunity to accompany a gifted writer on a journey of exploration into the mysterious world of her own childhood.
Subjects
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Oleander, Jacaranda?
This edition of Oleander, Jacaranda has approximately 160 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 Oleander, Jacaranda?
For most readers, Oleander, Jacaranda typically takes between 3h 20m and 2h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 40,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 40,000 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 Oleander, Jacaranda?
The estimated word count for Oleander, Jacaranda is approximately 40,000 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 Oleander, Jacaranda?
Oleander, Jacaranda was written by Penelope Lively.
When was Oleander, Jacaranda published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 10, 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.