Samuel Johnson

Walter Jackson Bate

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10h 46m

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Samuel Johnson

by Walter Jackson Bate

1979

Harcourt Brace Jovanovich

646

9780156792592

0156792591

Description

An account of Dr. Johnson's dramatic personal life, monumental genius, and boundless literary activities and impact follows him from poverty and hack work, through trial and tumult, to lionization as the unchallenged literary arbiter of his times.

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How many pages are in Samuel Johnson?

This edition of Samuel Johnson has approximately 646 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 Samuel Johnson?

For most readers, Samuel Johnson typically takes between 13h 28m and 8h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 161,500 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 10h 46m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 22 days • Estimated word count: 161,500 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 Samuel Johnson?

The estimated word count for Samuel Johnson is approximately 161,500 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 Samuel Johnson?

Samuel Johnson was written by Walter Jackson Bate.

When was Samuel Johnson published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 1979. The original work may have been published on a different date.