How Long to Read An H. P. Lovecraft Encyclopedia

How Long Does it Take to Read An H. P. Lovecraft Encyclopedia?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 2 minutes to read An H. P. Lovecraft Encyclopedia by S. T. Joshi

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

Description

H. P. Lovecraft (1890-1937) is commonly regarded as the leading author of supernatural fiction in the 20th century. He is distinctive among writers in having a tremendous popular following as well as a considerable and increasing academic reputation as a writer of substance and significance. This encyclopedia is an exhaustive guide to many aspects of Lovecraft's life and work, codifying the detailed research on Lovecraft conducted by many scholars over the past three decades. It includes hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries on Lovecraft and presents extensive bibliographical information. The volume draws upon rare documents, including thousands of unpublished letters, in presenting plot synopses of Lovecraft's major works, descriptions of characters in his tales, capsule biographies of his major colleagues and family members, and entries on little known features in his stories, such as his imaginary book of occult lore, the Necronomicon. The volume refers to current scholarship on the issues in question and also supplies the literary, topographical, and biographical sources for key elements in Lovecraft's work. As Lovecraft's renown continues to ascend in the 21st century, this encyclopedia will be essential to an understanding of his life and writings.

How long is An H. P. Lovecraft Encyclopedia?

An H. P. Lovecraft Encyclopedia by S. T. Joshi is 361 pages long, and a total of 90,611 words.

This makes it 122% the length of the average book. It also has 111% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read An H. P. Lovecraft Encyclopedia Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 15 minutes to read An H. P. Lovecraft Encyclopedia aloud.

What Reading Level is An H. P. Lovecraft Encyclopedia?

An H. P. Lovecraft 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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