How Long to Read A History of Solitude

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

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read A History of Solitude by David Vincent

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

Description

Solitude has always had an ambivalent status: the capacity to enjoy being alone can make sociability bearable, but those predisposed to solitude are often viewed with suspicion or pity. Drawing on a wide array of literary and historical sources, David Vincent explores how people have conducted themselves in the absence of company over the last three centuries. He argues that the ambivalent nature of solitude became a prominent concern in the modern era. For intellectuals in the romantic age, solitude gave respite to citizens living in ever more complex modern societies. But while the search...

How long is A History of Solitude?

A History of Solitude by David Vincent is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

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

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read A History of Solitude aloud.

What Reading Level is A History of Solitude?

A History of Solitude is suitable for students ages 12 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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