The Second Common Reader

Virginia Woolf

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5h 36m

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The Second Common Reader

by Virginia Woolf

January 13, 2003

Harvest Books

336

9780156028165

0156028166

Description

Contains 26 essays on aspects of English literature. Among her subjects are the writings of Mary Wollstonecraft, Dorothy Wordsworth, and Christina Rossetti. She also reflects on the poetry of John Donne; the works of Daniel Defoe, Lawrence Sterne, George Meredith, and Thomas Hardy; Lord Chesterfield’s letters; and Thomas De Quincey’s autobiography. Noteworthy too is the last essay, "How Should One Read a Book?".

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How many pages are in The Second Common Reader?

This edition of The Second Common Reader has approximately 336 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 Second Common Reader?

For most readers, The Second Common Reader typically takes between 7h 0m and 4h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 84,000 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 84,000 words

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What is the word count of The Second Common Reader?

The estimated word count for The Second Common Reader is approximately 84,000 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.

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Who is the author of The Second Common Reader?

The Second Common Reader was written by Virginia Woolf.

When was The Second Common Reader published?

The publication date for this specific edition is January 13, 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.