The Mad Man
Samuel R. Delany
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The Mad Man
Published
2015
Publisher
Open Road Integrated Media, Inc.
Pages
507
ISBN-13
9781504011563
Description
For his thesis, graduate student John Marr researches the life and work of the brilliant Timothy Hasler--a philosopher whose career was cut tragically short over a decade earlier. Marr encounters numerous obstacles as other researchers turn up evidence of Hasler's personal life that is deemed simply too unpleasant and disillusioning for the rarified air of academe. On another front, Marr finds himself increasingly drawn toward more shocking, depraved sexual entanglements with the homeless men of his neighborhood, until it begins to seem that Hasler's death might hold some key to his own life as a gay man in the age of AIDS. As John Marr learns more about the enigma that was Timothy Hasler, his own increasing sexual debasement leads him to a point where his and the philosopher's lives collide violently...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Mad Man?
This edition of The Mad Man has approximately 507 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 Mad Man?
For most readers, The Mad Man typically takes between 10h 34m and 7h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 126,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 27m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 126,750 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 Mad Man?
The estimated word count for The Mad Man is approximately 126,750 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 Mad Man?
The Mad Man was written by Samuel R. Delany.
When was The Mad Man published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.