The message in the bottle
Walker Percy
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The message in the bottle
by Walker Percy, Percy, Walker, 1916-, Walker Percy
Published
1975
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux (1976-04-01)
Pages
358
Description
Walker Percy, a Catholic, a physician, a man bent to philosophy, became interested in semiotics, the field which studies the meaning of language when he involved himself in teaching his congenitally deaf daughter to speak. In the process he discovered that to understand man (or man the wayfarer as he called us) one should start with understanding language, that singularly unique attribute of man. This book is about what he discovered along the way and is totally fascinating. The reader will learn little about the highly technical field of semiotics, but will see human nature clearly. It is worth the read.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The message in the bottle?
This edition of The message in the bottle has approximately 358 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 message in the bottle?
For most readers, The message in the bottle typically takes between 7h 28m and 4h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 89,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 58m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 89,500 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 message in the bottle?
The estimated word count for The message in the bottle is approximately 89,500 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 message in the bottle?
The message in the bottle was written by Walker Percy, Percy, Walker, 1916-, Walker Percy.
When was The message in the bottle published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1975. The original work may have been published on a different date.