A Clockwork Orange
Anthony Burgess
Reading Time
at 250 WPM2h 56m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 2h 56m to read A Clockwork Orange.
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A Clockwork Orange
Published
Sep 09, 2016
Publisher
İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları
Pages
176
ISBN-13
9786052957929
ISBN-10
6052957921
Description
A Clockwork Orange is a dystopian satirical black comedy novel by English writer Anthony Burgess, published in 1962. It is set in a near-future society that has a youth subculture of extreme violence. The teenage protagonist, Alex, narrates his violent exploits and his experiences with state authorities intent on reforming him. The book is partially written in a Russian-influenced argot called "Nadsat", which takes its name from the Russian suffix that is equivalent to '-teen' in English. According to Burgess, it was a jeu d'esprit written in just three weeks. In 2005, A Clockwork Orange was included on Time magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels written since 1923, and it was named by Modern Library and its readers as one of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. The original manuscript of the book has been kept at McMaster University's William Ready Division of Archives and Research Collections in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada since the institution purchased the documents in 1971. It is considered one of the most influential dystopian books. ---------- Also contained in: [A Clockwork Orange and Honey for the Bears](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL23787405W) [A Clockwork Orange / The Wanting Seed](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL17306508W)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in A Clockwork Orange?
This edition of A Clockwork Orange has approximately 176 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 A Clockwork Orange?
For most readers, A Clockwork Orange typically takes between 3h 40m and 2h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 44,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 44,000 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 A Clockwork Orange?
The estimated word count for A Clockwork Orange is approximately 44,000 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 A Clockwork Orange?
A Clockwork Orange was written by Anthony Burgess.
When was A Clockwork Orange published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Sep 09, 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.