Possession
A. S. Byatt
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Possession
by A. S. Byatt
Published
2002
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Pages
528
ISBN-13
9780099433439
Description
Winner of England’s Booker Prize and the literary sensation of the year, *Possession* is an exhilarating novel of wit and romance, at once an intellectual mystery and triumphant love story. It is the tale of a pair of young scholars researching the lives of two Victorian poets. As they uncover their letters, journals, and poems, and track their movements from London to Yorkshire—from spiritualist séances to the fairy-haunted far west of Brittany—what emerges is an extraordinary counterpoint of passions and ideas. An exhilarating novel of wit and romance, an intellectual mystery, and a triumphant love story. This tale of a pair of young scholars researching the lives of two Victorian poets became a huge bookseller favorite, and then on to national bestellerdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Possession?
This edition of Possession has approximately 528 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 Possession?
For most readers, Possession typically takes between 11h 0m and 7h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 132,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 132,000 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 Possession?
The estimated word count for Possession is approximately 132,000 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 Possession?
Possession was written by A. S. Byatt.
When was Possession published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.