The Captive Mind
Czesław Miłosz
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at 250 WPM4h 32m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 4h 32m to read The Captive Mind.
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The Captive Mind
Published
1990
Publisher
New York Vintage Books
Pages
272
ISBN-13
9780679728566
Description
The best known prose work by the winner of the 1980 Nobel Prize for Literature examines the moral and intellectual conflicts faced by men and women living under totalitarianism of the left or right.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Captive Mind?
This edition of The Captive Mind has approximately 272 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 Captive Mind?
For most readers, The Captive Mind typically takes between 5h 40m and 3h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 68,000 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 Captive Mind?
The estimated word count for The Captive Mind is approximately 68,000 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 Captive Mind?
The Captive Mind was written by Czesław Miłosz.
When was The Captive Mind published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1990. The original work may have been published on a different date.