Party of one
Clifton Fadiman
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Party of one
Published
1955
Publisher
World Pub. Co.
Pages
473
Description
This book is primarily a literary analysis of a number of famous authors and works of fiction. Mr. Fadiman started as a book reviewer, with a stint at the New Yorker. He was considered an *enfant terrible* for writing scathing reviews of works that were generally accepted as classics. With time he segued into a career as the moderator of the radio quiz show Information Please. In this work, Fadiman revisits and reassesses the works of Gertrude Stein, Tolstoy, Henry James, and others. He detested Stein and his take down of her was enjoyable to read. I suspect, this is a book to dip into, reading only Fadiman's take on the authors that interest the reader. Fadiman's career was an interesting dichotomy. His work was often considered high brow by the hoi polloi, but low brow by the intellectual class. In that way, he couldn't win.
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How many pages are in Party of one?
This edition of Party of one has approximately 473 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 Party of one?
For most readers, Party of one typically takes between 9h 51m and 6h 34m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 118,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 53m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 118,250 words
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What is the word count of Party of one?
The estimated word count for Party of one is approximately 118,250 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 Party of one?
Party of one was written by Clifton Fadiman.
When was Party of one published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1955. The original work may have been published on a different date.