The Oxford book of adventure stories
Joseph Bristow
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The Oxford book of adventure stories
by Joseph Bristow, Margaret Atwood
Published
1995
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pages
410
ISBN-10
0192142143
Description
'The love of adventure, and of mystery, and of a good fight lingers in the minds of men and women.' Thus wrote Andrew Lang in 1887, and the enduring popularity of a genre that was in its heyday at the turn of the century shows no sign of waning. This anthology brings together 23 of the best adventure stories from the zenith of empire to our present fragmented post-colonial world. Pitched against the unknown, against the forces of nature and against man's own treachery, the protaganists' courage and heroism are put to the test. In settings that range from desert islands to the Java Sea, from war-torn Europe to deepest Africa, and from India to the Canadian wastes, heroes battle not only for self-preservation but in defence of country and culture. As the old certainties faded with the loss of empire, so moral complexity and literary sophistication grew, and the very notion of 'adventure' is challenged in fine stories by Paul Bowles, Tim O'Brien, and Margaret Atwood. As well as being an exhilarating collection of classic tales by such masters as Rudyard Kipling, Jack London, John Buchan, and Zane Grey, and featuring the intrepid 'Biggles', The Oxford Book of Adventure Stories offers an historical survey of a literature that holds up a mirror to the modern age.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Oxford book of adventure stories?
This edition of The Oxford book of adventure stories has approximately 410 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 Oxford book of adventure stories?
For most readers, The Oxford book of adventure stories typically takes between 8h 33m and 5h 42m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 102,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 50m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 102,500 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 Oxford book of adventure stories?
The estimated word count for The Oxford book of adventure stories is approximately 102,500 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 Oxford book of adventure stories?
The Oxford book of adventure stories was written by Joseph Bristow, Margaret Atwood.
When was The Oxford book of adventure stories published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.