Words
About this book
The book, consisting of Sartre distancing himself from writing and making his farewells to literature was very successful for the author and was hailed nearly unanimously as a "literary success"[citation needed]. In November of the same year, 1964, he refused the Nobel Prize for Literature awarded for his work, described as "rich in ideas and filled with the spirit of freedom and the quest for truth, [it] has exerted a far-reaching influence on our age."[3]
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 10655 readers · 214 pages · ≈ 3 h 58 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Words?
About ≈ 3 h 58 m — 214 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Words?
214 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Words?
It sits on the Philosophy, Biography & Memoir shelves.
Is Words in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Words?
The main characters include Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980), Jean Paul Sartre (1905-1980).
Where does Words take place?
It is set in France during 20th century.
Who wrote Words?
Jean-Paul Sartre.