The poorhouse fair
John Updike
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The poorhouse fair
by John Updike
Published
1977
Publisher
Knopf : distributed by Random House
Pages
185
ISBN-10
0394410505
Description
"On the third Wednesday of every August the inhabitants of a mansion-turned-poorhouse in central New Jersey hold their annual fair; this novel describes a fair that occurs about twenty years from now [1958], when the United States itself is heading downhill ... While 'The Poorhouse Fair, ' insofar as it regrets the decline of patriotism, handcraft, and religion, carries a conservative message, its technique is unorthodox; without so much regard for fictional conventions, the author attempts to locate, in the ambiguous area between farce and melodrama, reality's own tone."
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How many pages are in The poorhouse fair?
This edition of The poorhouse fair has approximately 185 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 poorhouse fair?
For most readers, The poorhouse fair typically takes between 3h 51m and 2h 34m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 46,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 5m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 46,250 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 poorhouse fair?
The estimated word count for The poorhouse fair is approximately 46,250 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 poorhouse fair?
The poorhouse fair was written by John Updike.
When was The poorhouse fair published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1977. The original work may have been published on a different date.