The magic barrel
Bernard Malamud
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The magic barrel
Published
1966-02
Publisher
Dell
Pages
188
Description
This is Bernard Malamud's first book of short stories. The stories are set in New York and in Italy (where Malamud's alter ego, the struggling New York Jewish Painter Arthur Fidelman, roams amid the ruins of old Europe in search of his artistic patrimony) they tell of egg candlers and shoemakers, matchmakers, and rabbis, in a voice that blends vigorous urban realism, Yiddish idiom, and a dash of artistic magic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The magic barrel?
This edition of The magic barrel has approximately 188 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 magic barrel?
For most readers, The magic barrel typically takes between 3h 55m and 2h 37m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 47,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 47,000 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 magic barrel?
The estimated word count for The magic barrel is approximately 47,000 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 magic barrel?
The magic barrel was written by Bernard Malamud.
When was The magic barrel published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1966-02. The original work may have been published on a different date.