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The Adventures of Augie March
Augie March, a poor Chicago boy during the Depression, tells his own story, drifting through jobs, mentors and schemes while refusing every fixed idea of who he should be.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1953
- Pace
- Slow
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 586
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like exuberant, dense prose and a big, wandering coming-of-age tale.
Skip this if you want brisk storytelling and a tight, linear plot.
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Quick answers about The Adventures of Augie March
- What is The Adventures of Augie March about?
- Augie March, a poor Chicago boy during the Depression, tells his own story, drifting through jobs, mentors and schemes while refusing every fixed idea of who he should be.
- Who should read The Adventures of Augie March?
- Read it if you like exuberant, dense prose and a big, wandering coming-of-age tale. Skip it if you want brisk storytelling and a tight, linear plot.
- How long and how fast is The Adventures of Augie March?
- It is a slow-paced, long read of about 586 pages, first published in 1953.
- Does The Adventures of Augie March have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow The Adventures of Augie March for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Adventures of Augie March; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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