Spartacus
Howard Fast
Reading Time
at 250 WPM5h 38m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 5h 38m to read Spartacus.
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338
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Spartacus
by Howard Fast, Leonardo Domingo
Published
1953
Publisher
הקיבוץ הארצי השומר הצעיר
Pages
338
Description
Spartacus, a fictionalization of a slave revolt in ancient Rome in 71 B.C., is well known today partly because of the 1960 movie starring Kirk Douglas and Laurence Olivier. It was originally published in 1951 by the author himself, after being turned down by every mainstream publisher of the day because of Fast's blacklisting for his Communist Party sympathies. The story of Spartacus, born a slave, trained as a gladiator, who led a slave revolt that was eventually put down by Crassus, was immensely popular, has sold millions of copies, and has gone through nearly a hundred editions. The appearance of this title in the North Castle series brings back into print a book that many regard as a classic, and is enhanced with a new Introduction by the author.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Spartacus?
This edition of Spartacus has approximately 338 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 Spartacus?
For most readers, Spartacus typically takes between 7h 3m and 4h 42m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 84,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 38m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 84,500 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 Spartacus?
The estimated word count for Spartacus is approximately 84,500 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 Spartacus?
Spartacus was written by Howard Fast, Leonardo Domingo.
When was Spartacus published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1953. The original work may have been published on a different date.