How Long to Read Fictions of Sappho, 1546-1937

How Long Does it Take to Read Fictions of Sappho, 1546-1937?

It takes the average reader 7 hours to read Fictions of Sappho, 1546-1937 by Joan DeJean

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

Description

Considering Sappho as a creature of translation and interpretation, a figment whose features have changed with social mores and aesthetics, Joan DeJean constructs a fascinating history of the sexual politics of literary reception. The association of Sappho with female homosexuality has made her a particularly compelling and yet problematic subject of literary speculation; and in the responses of different cultures to the challenge the poet presents, DeJean finds evidence of the standards imposed on female sexuality through the ages. She focuses largely though not exclusively on the French...

How long is Fictions of Sappho, 1546-1937?

Fictions of Sappho, 1546-1937 by Joan DeJean is 414 pages long, and a total of 105,156 words.

This makes it 140% the length of the average book. It also has 129% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Fictions of Sappho, 1546-1937 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 34 minutes to read Fictions of Sappho, 1546-1937 aloud.

What Reading Level is Fictions of Sappho, 1546-1937?

Fictions of Sappho, 1546-1937 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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