Mulligan Stew
Gilbert Sorrentino
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at 250 WPM7h 25m
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Mulligan Stew
Published
1979
Publisher
Grove Press
Pages
445
ISBN-10
0394507177
Description
Mulligan Stew takes as its subject the comic possibilities of the modern literary imagination. As avant-garde novelist Antony Lamont struggles to write a "new wave murder mystery," his frustrating emotional and sexual life wreaks havoc on his work-in-progress. As a result, his narrative (the very book we are reading) turns into a literary "stew": an uproariously funny melange of journal entries, erotic poetry, parodies of all kinds, love letters, interviews, and lists - as Hugh Kenner in Harper's wrote, "for another such virtuoso of the List you'd have to resurrect Joyce." Soon Lamont's characters (on loan from F. Scott Fitzgerald, Flann O'Brien, James Joyce, and Dashiell Hammett) take on lives of their own, completely sabotaging his narrative.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Mulligan Stew?
This edition of Mulligan Stew has approximately 445 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 Mulligan Stew?
For most readers, Mulligan Stew typically takes between 9h 16m and 6h 11m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 111,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 25m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 111,250 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 Mulligan Stew?
The estimated word count for Mulligan Stew is approximately 111,250 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 Mulligan Stew?
Mulligan Stew was written by Gilbert Sorrentino.
When was Mulligan Stew published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1979. The original work may have been published on a different date.