How Long to Read Encyclopedia of World Writers: Nineteenth and twentieth centuries

How Long Does it Take to Read Encyclopedia of World Writers: Nineteenth and twentieth centuries?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 36 minutes to read Encyclopedia of World Writers: Nineteenth and twentieth centuries by Marie Josephine Diamond

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Description

The definitive reference to world writers from ancient times through the 20th century, this three-volume set presents the broad spectrum of world literature's great contributors. Hundreds of entries on major writers throughout the world cover the literary traditions of early Greece and Rome, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. Each volume contains critical biographies of poets, dramatists, fiction writers, diarists, and essayists. Certain anonymous workssuch as epics, odes, fables, sacred texts, and creation mythsare listed by title. Each entry includes a biographical sketch and a bibliography. Many also contain a synopsis and critical analysis of one or more of the author's major works. Coverage represents the high school world literature curriculum, from the anonymous epic Gilgamesh to Virgil and Homer, from Voltaire and Molire, and Margaret Atwood and Umberto Eco.

How long is Encyclopedia of World Writers: Nineteenth and twentieth centuries?

Encyclopedia of World Writers: Nineteenth and twentieth centuries by Marie Josephine Diamond is 512 pages long, and a total of 129,024 words.

This makes it 173% the length of the average book. It also has 158% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Encyclopedia of World Writers: Nineteenth and twentieth centuries Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 45 minutes to read Encyclopedia of World Writers: Nineteenth and twentieth centuries aloud.

What Reading Level is Encyclopedia of World Writers: Nineteenth and twentieth centuries?

Encyclopedia of World Writers: Nineteenth and twentieth centuries 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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