How Long to Read "Born in a Mighty Bad Land"

How Long Does it Take to Read "Born in a Mighty Bad Land"?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read "Born in a Mighty Bad Land" by Jerry H. Bryant

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

Description

The figure of the violent man in the African American imagination has a long history. He can be found in 19th-century bad man ballads like "Stagolee" and "John Hardy," as well as in the black convict recitations that influenced "gangsta" rap. "Born in a Mighty Bad Land" connects this figure with similar characters in African American fiction. Many writers -- McKay and Hurston in the Harlem Renaissance; Wright, Baldwin, and Ellison in the '40s and '50s; Himes in the '50s and '60s -- saw the "bad nigger" as an archetypal figure in the black imagination and psyche. "Blaxploitation" novels in the...

How long is "Born in a Mighty Bad Land"?

"Born in a Mighty Bad Land" by Jerry H. Bryant is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read "Born in a Mighty Bad Land" Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read "Born in a Mighty Bad Land" aloud.

What Reading Level is "Born in a Mighty Bad Land"?

"Born in a Mighty Bad Land" 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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