As I Lay Dying
William Faulkner
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As I Lay Dying
Published
1966?
Publisher
Random House
Pages
250
ISBN-10
0394415817
Description
Written in stream-of-consciousness style with multiple narrators, the story follows a journey wherein the family of a dead woman try to transport her body to her birthplace in Mississippi in accordance with her wishes. When a ford across a river is flooded they are forced to take a roundabout route and it becomes a desperate race to complete their mission before the body begins to decompose.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in As I Lay Dying?
This edition of As I Lay Dying has approximately 250 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 As I Lay Dying?
For most readers, As I Lay Dying typically takes between 5h 13m and 3h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 62,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 10m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 62,500 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 As I Lay Dying?
The estimated word count for As I Lay Dying is approximately 62,500 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 As I Lay Dying?
As I Lay Dying was written by William Faulkner.
When was As I Lay Dying published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1966?. The original work may have been published on a different date.