The Surly Sullen Bell
Russell Kirk
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The Surly Sullen Bell
by Russell Kirk
Published
2021
Publisher
Creative Media Partners, LLC
Pages
248
ISBN-13
9781013391422
Description
> Russell Kirk, who gained the acclaim of the nation recently with his Gothick novel, OLD HOUSE OF FEAR, now tops the thrills of that widely praised *tour de force* with his intensely realistic ghost stories. Writing from his haunted house at Mecosta, Michigan, one of the most isolated places on earth, Dr. Kirk takes you on eerie trips to visit deconsecrated churches, the drawing room of a poisoner, ancient cellars, Scottish castles, deserted houses off lonely roads, and the most fascinating of all - the great, almost uninhabited wilderness. There is the chilling speculation of a major thinker behind each of these tales, and the vengeful ghosts of Russell Kirk select their contemporary victims with proper morbid care. >In his Foreword, Dr. Kirk says, "More of the outer darkness than of the twilight zone, these tales are unabashedly Gothick. In them the reader may find hints of M. R. James, Henry James, and even Jesse James. I have no theory to account for ghosts: I merely recognize the existence of such phenomena... if I am asked whether I have ever pereeived a ghost - why, I would be a poor dull creature if I hadn't, considering the places where I have gone and stock I come from."
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Surly Sullen Bell?
This edition of The Surly Sullen Bell has approximately 248 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 Surly Sullen Bell?
For most readers, The Surly Sullen Bell typically takes between 5h 10m and 3h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 62,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 62,000 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 Surly Sullen Bell?
The estimated word count for The Surly Sullen Bell is approximately 62,000 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.
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 Surly Sullen Bell?
The Surly Sullen Bell was written by Russell Kirk.
When was The Surly Sullen Bell published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2021. The original work may have been published on a different date.