The Magnificent Ambersons
Booth Tarkington
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The Magnificent Ambersons
Published
1921
Publisher
Scribner's
Pages
542
Description
Major Amberson had "made a fortune" in 1878, when other people were losing fortunes, and the magnificence of the Ambersons began then. Magnificence, like the size of a fortune, is always comparative, as even Magnificent Lorenzo may now perceive, if he has happened to haunt New York in 1916; and the Ambersons were magnificent in their day and place. Their splendour lasted throughout all the years that saw their Midland town spread and darken into a city, but reached its topmost during the period when every prosperous family with children kept a Newfoundland dog.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Magnificent Ambersons?
This edition of The Magnificent Ambersons has approximately 542 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 Magnificent Ambersons?
For most readers, The Magnificent Ambersons typically takes between 11h 18m and 7h 32m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 135,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 2m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 135,500 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 Magnificent Ambersons?
The estimated word count for The Magnificent Ambersons is approximately 135,500 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 Magnificent Ambersons?
The Magnificent Ambersons was written by Booth Tarkington.
When was The Magnificent Ambersons published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1921. The original work may have been published on a different date.