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American Studies

  • 1994 first published
  • 275 pages
  • 6 editions

Published in 1994, American Studies is a gay fiction novel by Mark Merlis. The story is set in United States. Key subjects include college teachers, anti-communist movements and gay men.

7 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 6 editions.

It runs to roughly 275 pages — 5–6 hours of reading at an average pace.

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Subjects

  • College teachers
  • Anti-communist movements
  • Gay men
  • Gay lgbtq+
  • Ferro-Grumley Award for Literary Excellence, Men Winner

Quick answers

Who wrote American Studies?

American Studies was written by Mark Merlis and first published in 1994.

What genre is American Studies?

It is usually shelved as Gay Fiction.

How long is American Studies?

The median edition has 275 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to American Studies?

Readers who like it often enjoy Family Dancing, Queer and The Story of a Marriage.

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