How Long to Read Contemporary Pakistani Speculative Fiction and the Global Imaginary

How Long Does it Take to Read Contemporary Pakistani Speculative Fiction and the Global Imaginary?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 43 minutes to read Contemporary Pakistani Speculative Fiction and the Global Imaginary by Shazia Sadaf

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

Description

As the first book-length study of emergent Pakistani speculative fiction written in English, this critical work explores the ways in which contemporary Pakistani authors extend the genre in new directions by challenging the cognitive majoritarianism (usually Western) in this field. Responding to the recent Afro science fiction movement that has spurred non-Western writers to seek a democratization of the broader genre of speculative fiction, Pakistani writers have incorporated elements from djinn mythology, Qur'anic eschatology, "Desi" (South Asian) traditions, local folklore, and Islamic feminisms in their narratives to encourage familiarity with alternative world views. In five chapters, this book analyzes fiction by several established Pakistani authors as well as emerging writers to highlight the literary value of these contemporary works in reconciling competing cognitive approaches, blurring the dividing line between "possibilities" and "impossibilities" in envisioning humanity’s collective future, and anticipating the future of human rights in these envisioned worlds.

How long is Contemporary Pakistani Speculative Fiction and the Global Imaginary?

Contemporary Pakistani Speculative Fiction and the Global Imaginary by Shazia Sadaf is 158 pages long, and a total of 40,764 words.

This makes it 53% the length of the average book. It also has 50% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Contemporary Pakistani Speculative Fiction and the Global Imaginary Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 42 minutes to read Contemporary Pakistani Speculative Fiction and the Global Imaginary aloud.

What Reading Level is Contemporary Pakistani Speculative Fiction and the Global Imaginary?

Contemporary Pakistani Speculative Fiction and the Global Imaginary 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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