Floating Opera
John Barth
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at 250 WPM4h 36m
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Floating Opera
by John Barth
Published
2015
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Pages
276
ISBN-13
9781564789181
Description
"Written when John Barth was 24 years old, The Floating Opera is his first novel, published in 1957. It is a first-person reminiscence of the day Todd Andrews decided to commit suicide. Having picked up some sense of the French Existentialist writers from the postwar Zeitgeist, this novel questions life's value through the eyes of a 37-year-old man."--Back cover.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Floating Opera?
This edition of Floating Opera has approximately 276 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 Floating Opera?
For most readers, Floating Opera typically takes between 5h 45m and 3h 50m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 69,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 69,000 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 Floating Opera?
The estimated word count for Floating Opera is approximately 69,000 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 Floating Opera?
Floating Opera was written by John Barth.
When was Floating Opera published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.