The king
Donald Barthelme
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at 250 WPM2h 40m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 2h 40m to read The king.
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The king
Published
April 2, 1992
Publisher
Minerva
Pages
160
ISBN-13
9780749391942
ISBN-10
0749391944
Description
"Dunkirk has fallen, the Americans have not yet entered the war, and King Arthur and his Knights of the Table Round are hip-deep in the fighting. Churchill and the new chaps think they are running things. A re-telling of Le Morte d́ʹArthur. . . sublime comedy and dark romance."--Publisher's description.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The king?
This edition of The king has approximately 160 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 king?
For most readers, The king typically takes between 3h 20m and 2h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 40,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 40,000 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 king?
The estimated word count for The king is approximately 40,000 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 king?
The king was written by Donald Barthelme.
When was The king published?
The publication date for this specific edition is April 2, 1992. The original work may have been published on a different date.