The fruited plain
Alvin B. Kernan
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The fruited plain
Published
2008
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pages
272
ISBN-13
9780300128345
Description
"The beleaguered Joad family of Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath struggled in an era of disappointed dreams and empty pockets. But how might the grandchildren of that Dust Bowl generation fare in today's more promising times? In this book Alvin Kernan sends various descendants of the original Joad family on a postmodern journey out of California and into the excesses of American culture at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The experiences of today's Joads are as hilarious as they are discomfiting: they encounter in Kernan's America a world of democracy gone haywire and social institutions in perplexing disarray."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
Tom Sawyer, Detective
Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog)
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Life on the Mississippi
Charlotte's Web
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The fruited plain?
This edition of The fruited plain 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 fruited plain?
For most readers, The fruited plain 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 fruited plain?
The estimated word count for The fruited plain 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 fruited plain?
The fruited plain was written by Alvin B. Kernan.
When was The fruited plain published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.