The Apprentice Lover
Jay Parini
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The Apprentice Lover
by Jay Parini
Published
March 18, 2003
Publisher
Harper Perennial
Pages
320
ISBN-13
9780060935566
ISBN-10
0060935561
Description
When Alex Massolini's brother is killed in Vietnam, he drops out of Columbia University and leaves his conservative family behind for Capri to become secretary to Rupert Grant, a famous British novelist and poet who dominates the island like a latter -- day Prospero. Alex soon finds himself ensnared in a web of love affairs, friendships, and rivalries within the eccentric community that inhabits the idyllic beauty of the isolated Italian island.The Apprentice Lover traces a young American's enchantment and disenchantment -- with his American past, his new European mentor, and the various inhabitants on an island famous for its characters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Apprentice Lover?
This edition of The Apprentice Lover has approximately 320 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 Apprentice Lover?
For most readers, The Apprentice Lover typically takes between 6h 40m and 4h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,000 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 Apprentice Lover?
The estimated word count for The Apprentice Lover is approximately 80,000 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 Apprentice Lover?
The Apprentice Lover was written by Jay Parini.
When was The Apprentice Lover published?
The publication date for this specific edition is March 18, 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.