The Agony and the Ecstasy
Irving Stone
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at 250 WPM10h 56m
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The Agony and the Ecstasy
by Irving Stone
Published
March 8, 2005
Publisher
Booket
Pages
656
ISBN-13
9788408054924
ISBN-10
8408054929
Description
Mr. Stone gives his signature style and thought to this story of Michelangelo. He points out often in this book that Michelangelo, before beginning a work, asks what it is he is trying to capture in the moment of his painting, sculpture, or poem. So it is with Mr. Stone. He wants to portray, as close as he can find, the moments of the life of this artist. What shaped him, what he loved, what (and whom) he hated. At the moments Stone writes of. A great book, and one I hope to read again.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Agony and the Ecstasy?
This edition of The Agony and the Ecstasy has approximately 656 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 The Agony and the Ecstasy?
For most readers, The Agony and the Ecstasy typically takes between 13h 40m and 9h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 164,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 10h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 22 days • Estimated word count: 164,000 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 The Agony and the Ecstasy?
The estimated word count for The Agony and the Ecstasy is approximately 164,000 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 The Agony and the Ecstasy?
The Agony and the Ecstasy was written by Irving Stone.
When was The Agony and the Ecstasy published?
The publication date for this specific edition is March 8, 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.