The old maid
Edith Wharton
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at 250 WPM2h 58m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 2h 58m to read The old maid.
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The old maid
Published
December 2001
Publisher
Mondadori (IT)
Pages
178
ISBN-13
9788439705680
ISBN-10
8439705689
Description
Originally serialized in The Red Book Magazine in 1922, The Old Maid is an examination of class and society as only Edith Wharton could undertake. The story follows the life of Tina, a young woman caught between the mother who adopted her—the beautiful, upstanding Delia—and her true mother, her plain, unmarried “aunt” Charlotte, who gave Tina up to provide her with a socially acceptable life. The three women live quietly together until Tina’s wedding day, when Delia’s and Charlotte’s hidden jealousies rush to the surface. Says Roxana Robinson in her Introduction, “Wharton weaves her golden, fine-meshed net about her characters with inexorable precision.” This Modern Library Paperback Classic is set from the text of the original magazine publication.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The old maid?
This edition of The old maid has approximately 178 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 old maid?
For most readers, The old maid typically takes between 3h 43m and 2h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 44,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 58m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 44,500 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 old maid?
The estimated word count for The old maid is approximately 44,500 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 old maid?
The old maid was written by Edith Wharton.
When was The old maid published?
The publication date for this specific edition is December 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.