How Long to Read Deadly Powers

How Long Does it Take to Read Deadly Powers?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 51 minutes to read Deadly Powers by Paul A. Trout

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

Description

In this illuminating and evocative exploration of the origin and function of storytelling, the author goes beyond the work of mythologist Joseph Campbell, arguing that mythmaking evolved as a cultural survival strategy for coping with the constant fear of being killed and eaten by predators. Beginning nearly two million years ago in the Pleistocene era, the first stories, Trout argues, functioned as alarm calls, warning fellow group members about the carnivores lurking in the surroundings. At the earliest period, before the development of language, these rudimentary "stories" would have been...

How long is Deadly Powers?

Deadly Powers by Paul A. Trout is 231 pages long, and a total of 57,981 words.

This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Deadly Powers Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 16 minutes to read Deadly Powers aloud.

What Reading Level is Deadly Powers?

Deadly Powers 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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