How Long to Read Emerson's English Traits and the Natural History of Metaphor

How Long Does it Take to Read Emerson's English Traits and the Natural History of Metaphor?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 1 minute to read Emerson's English Traits and the Natural History of Metaphor by David LaRocca

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

Description

Metaphors are ubiquitous and yet-or, for that very reason-go largely unseen. We are all variously susceptible to a blindness or blurry vision of metaphors; yet even when they are seen clearly, we are left to situate the ambiguities, conflations and contradictions they regularly present-logically, aesthetically and morally. David LaRocca's book serves as a set of 'reminders' of certain features of the natural history of our language-especially the tropes that permeate and define it. As part of his investigation, LaRocca turns to Ralph Waldo Emerson's only book on a single topic, English Traits...

How long is Emerson's English Traits and the Natural History of Metaphor?

Emerson's English Traits and the Natural History of Metaphor by David LaRocca is 408 pages long, and a total of 105,264 words.

This makes it 138% the length of the average book. It also has 129% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Emerson's English Traits and the Natural History of Metaphor Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 35 minutes to read Emerson's English Traits and the Natural History of Metaphor aloud.

What Reading Level is Emerson's English Traits and the Natural History of Metaphor?

Emerson's English Traits and the Natural History of Metaphor 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.

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