The dark
John McGahern
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The dark
Published
1965
Publisher
Faber
Pages
191
Description
The Dark, John McGaherns second novel, is set in rural Ireland. The themes that McGahern has made his own are adolescence and a guilty, yet uncontrollable sexuality that is contorted and twisted by both a puritanical state religion and a strange, powerful and ambiguous relationship between son and widower father.Against a background evoked with quiet, undemonstrative mastery, McGahern explores with precision and tenderness a human situation, superficially very ordinary, but inwardly an agony of longing and despair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The dark?
This edition of The dark has approximately 191 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 dark?
For most readers, The dark typically takes between 3h 59m and 2h 39m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 47,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 11m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 47,750 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 dark?
The estimated word count for The dark is approximately 47,750 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 dark?
The dark was written by John McGahern.
When was The dark published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1965. The original work may have been published on a different date.