The Gettysburg Address
Sean Conant
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The Gettysburg Address
Published
2015
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pages
350
ISBN-13
9780190227456
ISBN-10
0190227451
Description
It remains without question the most memorable and memorized speech in American history. In 272 words, spoken on November 19, 1863, among the freshly dug graves of the Union dead at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Abraham Lincoln evoked and distilled the profound significance of the terrible war in which the nation was engaged. This volume aims to place Lincoln's words in their full context. Edited by the country's leading scholars, including Sean Wilentz, Craig L. Symonds, and Harold Holzer, it approaches the Address from a number of fresh perspectives. Taken together, they show why in the century and a half since it was delivered, the Gettysburg Address has proven a seemingly inexhaustible source of somber reflection and soaring hope, its language echoed by those seeking meaning for their own struggles and sacrifices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Gettysburg Address?
This edition of The Gettysburg Address has approximately 350 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 Gettysburg Address?
For most readers, The Gettysburg Address typically takes between 7h 18m and 4h 52m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 87,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 50m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 87,500 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 Gettysburg Address?
The estimated word count for The Gettysburg Address is approximately 87,500 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 Gettysburg Address?
The Gettysburg Address was written by Sean Conant, Harold Holzer.
When was The Gettysburg Address published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.