How Long to Read Finnegans Wake

How Long Does it Take to Read Finnegans Wake?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 23 minutes to read Finnegans Wake by John Gordon

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

Description

This is the only full-length study of Finnegans Wake to outline and catalog the immense amount of naturalistic detail from which Joyce built the book. The opening chapters describe the physical setting, time, and main characters out of which the book is constructed. John Gordon argues that behind this detail is an essentially autobiographical story involving Joyce's history and, in particular, his feelings toward his father, wife, daughter and the older brother who died in infancy. Many of the author's findings are new and likely to be controversial because recent criticism has tended to the belief that what he attempts to do cannot be done. This new study of Finnegans Wake represents a radically conservative approach and is intended to function both as a guide to the newcomer seeking a chapter-by-chapter plot summary and as an original contribution to Joyce criticism.

How long is Finnegans Wake?

Finnegans Wake by John Gordon is 316 pages long, and a total of 80,896 words.

This makes it 107% the length of the average book. It also has 99% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Finnegans Wake Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 22 minutes to read Finnegans Wake aloud.

What Reading Level is Finnegans Wake?

Finnegans Wake 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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