Shadows on the Hudson
Isaac Bashevis Singer
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Shadows on the Hudson
Published
April 29, 2008
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pages
560
ISBN-13
9780374531225
ISBN-10
0374531226
Description
Set in New York City in the late forties, Shadows on the Hudson presents the inter-twined lives of a group of prosperous Jewish refugees. Boris Makaver is the center of the circle, a pious and wealthy businessman. His greatest trial is his daughter, Anna, unlucky in her choice of husbands. Married first to Yasha Kotik, a lunatic actor, and then to a hapless, unemployed attorney, she plans to escape with Hertz Grein, a man torn between ascetic yearnings and romantic entanglements. Amid family quarrels and religious debates, marriages of love and convenience are attempted and abandoned, lovers separate, and spouses die or even manage to return from the dead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Shadows on the Hudson?
This edition of Shadows on the Hudson has approximately 560 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 Shadows on the Hudson?
For most readers, Shadows on the Hudson typically takes between 11h 40m and 7h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 140,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 140,000 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 Shadows on the Hudson?
The estimated word count for Shadows on the Hudson is approximately 140,000 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 Shadows on the Hudson?
Shadows on the Hudson was written by Isaac Bashevis Singer.
When was Shadows on the Hudson published?
The publication date for this specific edition is April 29, 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.