How Long to Read A History of Silence

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of Silence?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read A History of Silence by Alain Corbin

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Silence is not simply the absence of noise. It is within us, in the inner citadel that great writers, thinkers, scholars and people of faith have cultivated over the centuries. It characterizes our most intimate and sacred spaces, from private bedrooms to grand cathedrals – those vast reservoirs of silence. Philosophers and novelists have long sought solitude and inspiration in mountains and forests. Yet despite the centrality of silence to some of our most intense experiences, the transformations of the twentieth century have gradually diminished its value. Today, raucous urban spaces and a...

How long is A History of Silence?

A History of Silence by Alain Corbin is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of Silence Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read A History of Silence aloud.

What Reading Level is A History of Silence?

A History of Silence is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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