The 42nd Parallel
John Dos Passos
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The 42nd Parallel
Published
1958
Publisher
Gallimard
Pages
258
Description
This is the first novel of Dos Passos's trilogy, U.S.A., which covers the years between 1900 to 1914. "The individual episodes and the characterization, the setting and the commentaries, are in themselves less important than the effectiveness of the entire book and the trilogy. Dos Passos employs with skill the modernist techniques that were coming into fashion during the first decades of the century. There is no definite plot; the book flows in a stream of time and is designed to portray the United States rather than to narrate the lives of the various - almost innumerable - individuals who figure in it. The method of narration was a bold innovation. Dos Passos uses systematically the 'News-Reel,' describing the social background; 'Biographies,' profiles of prominent personalities; 'Novels,' which deal with the more ordinary characters of the time; 'the Camera Eye,' by means of which the author himself can supply an impressionistic personal commentary on what is happening. The result is sometimes confusing more often a powerful presentation of a vast panorama of human nature and of history."
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The 42nd Parallel?
This edition of The 42nd Parallel has approximately 258 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 The 42nd Parallel?
For most readers, The 42nd Parallel typically takes between 5h 23m and 3h 35m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,500 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 The 42nd Parallel?
The estimated word count for The 42nd Parallel is approximately 64,500 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.
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 The 42nd Parallel?
The 42nd Parallel was written by John Dos Passos.
When was The 42nd Parallel published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1958. The original work may have been published on a different date.