How Long to Read American Folklore

How Long Does it Take to Read American Folklore?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 54 minutes to read American Folklore by Richard M. Dorson

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

Description

Here, grounded firmly in American history, is a skilled folklorist's survey of the entire field of America's folklore—from colonization to mass culture. Tracing the forms and content of American folklore, Mr. Dorson reveals the richness, pathos, and humor of genuine folklore, which he distinguishes from the "fakelore" of popularizers and chauvinists. At the same time, however, he shows what the creation of spurious folklore (the Paul Bunyan legends, for instance) discloses about our national character. Based upon authentic field collections and research, the examples cited include folkways, jests, boasts, tall tales, ballads, folk and legendary heroes. "His volume enlarges our understanding of the American past and present through an empirical survey of the extant folk traditions and it also provides us with the means for appreciating what is valuable in these folk traditions."—Virginia Quarterly Review

How long is American Folklore?

American Folklore by Richard M. Dorson is 346 pages long, and a total of 88,576 words.

This makes it 117% the length of the average book. It also has 108% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read American Folklore Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 4 minutes to read American Folklore aloud.

What Reading Level is American Folklore?

American Folklore 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.

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

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