On being different
Merle Miller
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On being different
by Merle Miller
Published
1971
Publisher
Popular Library
Pages
126
Description
Originally published in 1971, Merle Miller’s On Being Different is a pioneering and thought-provoking book about being homosexual in the United States. Just two years after the Stonewall riots, Miller wrote a poignant essay for the New York Times Magazine entitled “What It Means To Be a Homosexual” in response to a homophobic article published in Harper’s Magazine. Described as “the most widely read and discussed essay of the decade,” it carried the seed that would blossom into On Being Different—one of the earliest memoirs to affirm the importance of coming out. For more than sixty-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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How many pages are in On being different?
This edition of On being different has approximately 126 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 On being different?
For most readers, On being different typically takes between 2h 38m and 1h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 31,500 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of On being different?
The estimated word count for On being different is approximately 31,500 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.
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Who is the author of On being different?
On being different was written by Merle Miller.
When was On being different published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1971. The original work may have been published on a different date.