How Long to Read Degrees of Intimacy: Cousin Marriage and the Nineteenth Century Novel

How Long Does it Take to Read Degrees of Intimacy: Cousin Marriage and the Nineteenth Century Novel?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 52 minutes to read Degrees of Intimacy: Cousin Marriage and the Nineteenth Century Novel by Jill Felicity Durey

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Description

A wide-ranging account of the subtle changes in the portrayal of cousin marriage in 19th Century English Literature, from the early period - in which it was a common practice in the West - through to the century's end, by which time it was condemned by scientists, including Darwin, and the community at large. The book's chronological approach takes into account the key biographical facts of the novelists under scrutiny, most of whom are known for their realistic engagement with world issues. It also examines the plots, themes and characters of many novels, rather than concentrating on close readings of a few works. In a final brief foray into the present, the author emphasises the relevance of 'humanistic studies' to our lives and attitudes today. Both well-known novelists (Austen, the Brontes, Wilkie Collins, Conrad, Hardy and Trollope among them) and lesser known writers feature; there is a full Bibliography, an Index of Fictional Characters and Place Names, and a general Index.

How long is Degrees of Intimacy: Cousin Marriage and the Nineteenth Century Novel?

Degrees of Intimacy: Cousin Marriage and the Nineteenth Century Novel by Jill Felicity Durey is 286 pages long, and a total of 73,216 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Degrees of Intimacy: Cousin Marriage and the Nineteenth Century Novel Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 40 minutes to read Degrees of Intimacy: Cousin Marriage and the Nineteenth Century Novel aloud.

What Reading Level is Degrees of Intimacy: Cousin Marriage and the Nineteenth Century Novel?

Degrees of Intimacy: Cousin Marriage and the Nineteenth Century Novel is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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