Villette, a novel
Charlotte Brontë
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Villette, a novel
Published
2016
Publisher
Martin Claret
Pages
856
ISBN-13
9788544001158
ISBN-10
8544001157
Description
**In time for the 200th anniversary of her birth, a Penguin Hardcover Classics edition of the book many believe to be Charlotte Brontë's crowning achievement.** With neither friends nor family, Lucy Snowe sets sail from England to find employment in a girls' boarding school in the small town of Villette. There she struggles to retain her self-possession in the face of unruly pupils, an initially suspicious headmaster, and her own complex feelings, first for the school's English doctor and then for the dictatorial professor Paul Emmanuel. Drawing on her own deeply unhappy experiences as a governess in Brussels, Charlotte Brontë's last and most autobiographical novel is a powerfully moving study of isolation and the pain of unrequited love. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Villette, a novel?
This edition of Villette, a novel has approximately 856 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 Villette, a novel?
For most readers, Villette, a novel typically takes between 17h 50m and 11h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 214,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 14h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 29 days • Estimated word count: 214,000 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 Villette, a novel?
The estimated word count for Villette, a novel is approximately 214,000 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 Villette, a novel?
Villette, a novel was written by Charlotte Brontë.
When was Villette, a novel published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.