The Soft Machine
William S. Burroughs
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181
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The Soft Machine
Published
1961
Publisher
Olympia Press
Pages
181
Description
In Naked Lunch, William S. Burroughs revealed his genius. In The Soft Machine he begins an adventure that will take us even further into the dark recesses of his imagination, a region where nothing is sacred, nothing taboo. Continuing his ferocious verbal assault on hatred, hype, poverty, war, bureaucracy, and addiction in all its forms, Burroughs gives us a surreal space odyssey through the wounded galaxies in a book only he could create.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Soft Machine?
This edition of The Soft Machine has approximately 181 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 Soft Machine?
For most readers, The Soft Machine typically takes between 3h 46m and 2h 31m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 45,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 1m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 45,250 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 Soft Machine?
The estimated word count for The Soft Machine is approximately 45,250 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 The Soft Machine?
The Soft Machine was written by William S. Burroughs.
When was The Soft Machine published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1961. The original work may have been published on a different date.