How Long to Read English Literature, Its History and Its Signi the English-Speaking World

How Long Does it Take to Read English Literature, Its History and Its Signi the English-Speaking World?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 15 minutes to read English Literature, Its History and Its Signi the English-Speaking World by William J. Long

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Description

This book, which presents the whole splendid history of English literature from Anglo-Saxon times to the close of the Victorian Era, has three specific aims. The first is to create or to encourage in every student the desire to read the best books, and to know literature itself rather than what has been written about literature. The second is to interpret literature both personally and historically, that is, to show how a great book generally reflects not only the author's life and thought but also the spirit of the age and the ideals of the nation's history. The third aim is to show, by a study of each successive period, how our literature has steadily developed from its first simple songs and stories to its present complexity in prose and poetry. To carry out these aims we have introduced the following features: (1) A brief, accurate summary of historical events and social conditions in each period, and a consideration of the ideals which stirred the whole nation, as in the days of Elizabeth, before they found expression in literature. (2) A study of the various literary epochs in turn, showing what each gained from the epoch preceding, and how each aided in the development of a national literature. (3) A readable biography of every important writer, showing how he lived and worked, how he met success or failure, how he influenced his age, and how his age influenced him. (4) A study and analysis of every author's best works, and of many of the books required for college-entrance examinations. (5) Selections enough--especially from earlier writers, and from writers not likely to be found in the home or school library--to indicate the spirit of each author's work; and directions as to the best works to read, and where such works may be found in inexpensive editions. (6) A frank, untechnical discussion of each great writer's work as a whole, and a critical estimate of his relative place and influence in our literature.

How long is English Literature, Its History and Its Signi the English-Speaking World?

English Literature, Its History and Its Signi the English-Speaking World by William J. Long is 545 pages long, and a total of 138,975 words.

This makes it 184% the length of the average book. It also has 170% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read English Literature, Its History and Its Signi the English-Speaking World Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 39 minutes to read English Literature, Its History and Its Signi the English-Speaking World aloud.

What Reading Level is English Literature, Its History and Its Signi the English-Speaking World?

English Literature, Its History and Its Signi the English-Speaking World is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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