How Long to Read American Literary Misfits

How Long Does it Take to Read American Literary Misfits?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 51 minutes to read American Literary Misfits by D. Berton Emerson

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

Description

The study of nineteenth-century American literature has long been tied up with the study of American democracy. Just as some regions in the United States are elevated to stand in for the whole nation—New England is a good example—D. Berton Emerson argues the same is true for American literature of the nineteenth century; a few canonical texts overrepresent the more motley history of American letters. Emerson examines an eclectic group of literary texts that have rarely, if ever, been considered representative of "the nation" because of their unseemly characters or plots, divergence from dominant literary trends of the era, or local particularity. These are his "literary misfits," authors and texts that show different forms of egalitarianism in action that existed outside and even against the dominant liberal narratives of American democracy. Emerson's unique contribution is revealing these texts and the people they represent as rich with political knowledge. This knowledge, he argues, finds its most potent expression in the local. Such texts show us a different kind of democratic politics: one that is egalitarian, disorderly, and radical rather than homogeneous.

How long is American Literary Misfits?

American Literary Misfits by D. Berton Emerson is 171 pages long, and a total of 42,921 words.

This makes it 58% the length of the average book. It also has 52% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read American Literary Misfits Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 54 minutes to read American Literary Misfits aloud.

What Reading Level is American Literary Misfits?

American Literary Misfits 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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