Boswell
Stanley Elkin
Reading Time
at 250 WPM6h 27m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 6h 27m to read Boswell.
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Boswell
Published
1986
Publisher
Dutton
Pages
387
ISBN-10
0525481311
Description
Boswell is Stanley Elkin's first and funniest novel: the comic odyssey of a twentieth-century groupie who collects celebrities as his insurance policy against death. James Boswell - strong man, professional wrestler (his most heroic match is with the Angel of Death) - is a con man, gate crasher, and moocher of epic talent. He is also a man on the make for all the great men of his time - his logic being that if you can't be a lion, know a pride of them. Can he cheat his way out of morality?
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Boswell?
This edition of Boswell has approximately 387 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 Boswell?
For most readers, Boswell typically takes between 8h 4m and 5h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 96,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 27m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 96,750 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 Boswell?
The estimated word count for Boswell is approximately 96,750 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 Boswell?
Boswell was written by Stanley Elkin.
When was Boswell published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1986. The original work may have been published on a different date.