Kangaroo
D. H. Lawrence
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Kangaroo
Published
1997
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pages
391
ISBN-10
0140189726
Description
Kangaroo is D. H. Lawrence's eighth novel, set in Australia. He wrote the first draft in just forty-five days while living south of Sydney, in 1922, and revised in three months later in New Mexico. The descriptions of the country are among the most vivid and sympathetic ever penned, and the book fuses lightly disguised autobiography with an exploration of political ideas at an immensely personal level. His anxiety about the future of democracy, caught as it was in the turbulent cross currents of fascism and socialism, is only partly appeased by his vision of a new bond of comradeship between men based on their unique separateness. Lawrence's alter ego Richard Somers departs for America to continue his search. . Based on a collation of the manuscript, typescripts and first editions, this text of Kangaroo is closest to what Lawrence would have expected to see in print. There is a full Textual apparatus of variants, a comprehensive Introduction giving the background and history of composition and publication and a summary of contemporary reviewers' opinions. Explanatory notes elucidate the many geographical, political and literary allusions in the text; there are three maps and an appendix detailing the Australian locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Kangaroo?
This edition of Kangaroo has approximately 391 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 Kangaroo?
For most readers, Kangaroo typically takes between 8h 9m and 5h 26m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 97,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 31m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 97,750 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 Kangaroo?
The estimated word count for Kangaroo is approximately 97,750 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 Kangaroo?
Kangaroo was written by D. H. Lawrence.
When was Kangaroo published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.