The excursion
William Wordsworth
Reading Time
at 250 WPM7h 27m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 7h 27m to read The excursion.
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The excursion
Published
1814
Publisher
Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown
Pages
447
Description
Though displaced in the eyes of twentieth-century readers by the Prelude (written 1798-1805, but unknown to the poet's contemporaries), the Excursion was for three generations Wordsworth's major work. It had bulk, gravitas, sonorous (sometimes beautiful) blank verse, epic pretensions. Published in 1814, it debated in the persons of the Wanderer, Pastor and Solitary the big questions of the day: the effects of the French and industrial revolutions, education, man in his relation to nature, society, God. As Wordsworth's reputation grew in the 1820s and '30s, the Excursion came, almost ex officio, to seem the grandest poem since Paradise lost. The text of 1814, like the Prelude text of 1805, was later weakened by revision. Reprinted here for the first time, it should go far to explain why Keats numbered the Excursion among the 'three things to rejoice at in [his] Age.'.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The excursion?
This edition of The excursion has approximately 447 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 excursion?
For most readers, The excursion typically takes between 9h 19m and 6h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 111,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 27m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 111,750 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 excursion?
The estimated word count for The excursion is approximately 111,750 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 excursion?
The excursion was written by William Wordsworth.
When was The excursion published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1814. The original work may have been published on a different date.