Samuel Pepys
Claire Tomalin
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Samuel Pepys
Published
2003
Publisher
Penguin
Pages
499
ISBN-13
9780140282344
ISBN-10
0140282343
Description
Samuel Pepys achieved fame as a naval administrator, a friend and colleague of the powerful and learned, a figure of substance. But for nearly ten years he kept a private diary in which he recorded, with unparalleled openness and sensitivity to the turbulent world around him, exactly what it was like to be a young man in Restoration London. This diary lies at the heart of Claire Tomalin's biography. Yet the use she makes of it - and of other hitherto unexamined material - is startlingly fresh and original. Within and beyond the narrative of Pepys's extraordinary career, she explores his inner life - his relations with women, his fears and ambitions, his political shifts, his agonies and his delights.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Samuel Pepys?
This edition of Samuel Pepys has approximately 499 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 Pepys?
For most readers, Samuel Pepys typically takes between 10h 24m and 6h 56m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 124,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 19m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 124,750 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 Pepys?
The estimated word count for Samuel Pepys is approximately 124,750 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 Pepys?
Samuel Pepys was written by Claire Tomalin.
When was Samuel Pepys published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.