How Long to Read American Folktales: From the Collections of the Library of Congress

How Long Does it Take to Read American Folktales: From the Collections of the Library of Congress?

It takes the average reader 17 hours and 45 minutes to read American Folktales: From the Collections of the Library of Congress by Carl Lindahl

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

Description

This two-volume collection of folktales represents some of the finest examples of American oral tradition. Drawn from the largest archive of American folk culture, the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, this set comprises magic tales, legends, jokes, tall tales and personal narratives, many of which have never been transcribed before, much less published, in a sweeping survey. Eminent folklorist and award-winning author Carl Lindahl selected and transcribed over 200 recording sessions - many from the 1920s and 1930s - that span the 20th century, including recent material drawn from the September 11 Project. Included in this varied collection are over 200 tales organized in chapters by storyteller, tale type or region, and representing diverse American cultures, from Appalachia and the Midwest to Native American and Latino traditions. Each chapter begins by discussing the storytellers and their oral traditions before presenting and introducing each tale, making this collection accessible to high school students, general readers or scholars.

How long is American Folktales: From the Collections of the Library of Congress?

American Folktales: From the Collections of the Library of Congress by Carl Lindahl is 1,045 pages long, and a total of 266,475 words.

This makes it 353% the length of the average book. It also has 326% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read American Folktales: From the Collections of the Library of Congress Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 24 hours and 16 minutes to read American Folktales: From the Collections of the Library of Congress aloud.

What Reading Level is American Folktales: From the Collections of the Library of Congress?

American Folktales: From the Collections of the Library of Congress 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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