How Long to Read An F. Scott Fitzgerald Encyclopedia

How Long Does it Take to Read An F. Scott Fitzgerald Encyclopedia?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 19 minutes to read An F. Scott Fitzgerald Encyclopedia by Robert L. Gale

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

Description

F. Scott Fitzgerald is one of the most challenging authors of American literature. He is known internationally as the author of The Great Gatsby (1925), a twentieth-century literary classic studied by high school students and scholars alike. But Fitzgerald was an amazingly productive writer despite numerous personal and professional difficulties. From the beginning of his literary career with the publication of This Side of Paradise in 1920 to his death in 1940, he wrote 5 novels, roughly 180 short stories, numerous essays and reviews, much poetry, several plays, and some film scripts. Even when he wrote hastily and perhaps bleary-eyed, his works almost always exhibit the flashes of his genius. He is celebrated as a symbol of the Jazz Age and the Roaring Twenties, but beneath all the glitter for which his prose is famous, he warns of the dangers of personal recklessness and praises the redemptive power of love. Through hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries, this reference book provides complete coverage of Fitzgerald's life and writings. The volume begins with a chronology that traces his rise from obscurity to fame, his struggles with alcoholism, and his eventual financial downfall. The entries that follow give a full and detailed picture of Fitzgerald and his work. They present the essential action in Fitzgerald's novels, short stories, plays, and poems; identify all named fictional characters and indicate their significance; and give brief biographical information for Fitzgerald's family members, friends, and professional associates. Many of the entries include bibliographies which emphasize criticism published after 1990, and the volume closes with a general bibliography of the most important broad studies of Fitzgerald and his works. A thorough index and extensive cross references provide additional access to the wealth of information in this reference book and help make it a useful tool for a wide range of users.

How long is An F. Scott Fitzgerald Encyclopedia?

An F. Scott Fitzgerald Encyclopedia by Robert L. Gale is 546 pages long, and a total of 139,776 words.

This makes it 184% the length of the average book. It also has 171% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read An F. Scott Fitzgerald Encyclopedia Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 43 minutes to read An F. Scott Fitzgerald Encyclopedia aloud.

What Reading Level is An F. Scott Fitzgerald Encyclopedia?

An F. Scott Fitzgerald Encyclopedia 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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