Understanding the Essay
Patricia Foster
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Understanding the Essay
by Patricia Foster, Jeff Porter
Published
Jul 25, 2012
Publisher
Broadview Press
Pages
280
ISBN-13
9781554810208
ISBN-10
1554810205
Description
"This is a book on how to read the essay, one that demonstrates how reading is inextricably tied to the art of writing. It aims to treat the essay with the close attention that has been given to other literary genres, and in doing so it suggests the beauty and depth of the form as a whole. At once personal appreciations and acute critical assessments, the pieces collected here broaden our perspective on the essay as a major literary art, tracing its history from William Hazlitt to Joan Didion."--Publisher's website.
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How many pages are in Understanding the Essay?
This edition of Understanding the Essay has approximately 280 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 Understanding the Essay?
For most readers, Understanding the Essay typically takes between 5h 50m and 3h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 70,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 70,000 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 Understanding the Essay?
The estimated word count for Understanding the Essay is approximately 70,000 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 Understanding the Essay?
Understanding the Essay was written by Patricia Foster, Jeff Porter.
When was Understanding the Essay published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Jul 25, 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.