How Long to Read A Short History of Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce

How Long Does it Take to Read A Short History of Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 22 minutes to read A Short History of Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce by Massimo Montanari

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

Description

A surprisingly wide-ranging journey into the story of this beloved dish and “an utterly fascinating discourse on food history” (The Daily Beast). Intellectually engaging and deliciously readable, this is a stereotype-defying history of how one of the most recognizable symbols of Italian cuisine and national identity is the product of centuries of encounters, dialogue, and exchange. Is it possible to identify a starting point in history from which everything else unfolds—a single moment that can explain the present and reveal the essence of who we are? According to Massimo Montanari, this is just a myth. Historical phenomena can only be understood dynamically—by looking at how events and identities develop and change as a result of encounters and combinations that are often unexpected. As he shows in this lively, brilliant, and surprising essay, finding the origin of spaghetti—or anything else—is not as simple as it may seem. By tracing the history of the one of Italy’s “national dishes” —from Asia to America, from Africa to Europe; from the beginning of agriculture to the Middle Ages and up to the twentieth century—he reveals that in order to understand our own identity, we almost always need to look beyond ourselves to other cultures, peoples, and traditions. “Montanari’s research will delight readers and provide plenty of fodder for dinner-table discussion.” —Booklist “Full of delicious details.” —Publishers Weekly

How long is A Short History of Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce?

A Short History of Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce by Massimo Montanari is 82 pages long, and a total of 20,664 words.

This makes it 28% the length of the average book. It also has 25% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Short History of Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 52 minutes to read A Short History of Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce aloud.

What Reading Level is A Short History of Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce?

A Short History of Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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