How Long to Read Designs of Darkness in Contemporary American Fiction

By Arthur M. Saltzman

How Long Does it Take to Read Designs of Darkness in Contemporary American Fiction?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 53 minutes to read Designs of Darkness in Contemporary American Fiction by Arthur M. Saltzman

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Description

In Designs of Darkness, Arthur M. Saltzman examines some of the ways in which fiction has traditionally conspired to promote a goal-oriented vision of the work of art—and explores the ways in which postmodern (or postrealist) fiction consistently and unavoidably subverts the clarity of this vision. Offering readings of works by well-known authors, including Barthelme, Doctorow, DeLillo, and Hakes, as well as works by lesser-known writers (Auster, Gangemi), Saltzman concentrates on the breakdown of epiphany in recent fiction, both as philosophical motive and as structural foundation. In contemporary fiction, Saltzman contends, ambiguities blossom far beyond our capacities to stabilize, summarize, or restore them to sense. The old rules of the game—in which a reader looking for truth can expect come sort of satisfactory resolution—no longer apply. Literature now comes out of the answerless. Designs of Darkness in Contemporary American Fiction is a valuable new resource for scholars and students of contemporary literature.

How long is Designs of Darkness in Contemporary American Fiction?

Designs of Darkness in Contemporary American Fiction by Arthur M. Saltzman is 172 pages long, and a total of 43,344 words.

This makes it 58% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Designs of Darkness in Contemporary American Fiction Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 56 minutes to read Designs of Darkness in Contemporary American Fiction aloud.

What Reading Level is Designs of Darkness in Contemporary American Fiction?

Designs of Darkness in Contemporary American Fiction is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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