How Long to Read Folk and Fairy Tales

How Long Does it Take to Read Folk and Fairy Tales?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 46 minutes to read Folk and Fairy Tales by D. L. Ashliman

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

Description

Just about everyone is familiar with folk and fairy tales. Children learn about them from parents, teachers, and other adults, while researchers study these tales at colleges and universities. At the same time, folk and fairy tales are inseparable from everyday life and popular culture. Movies, music, art, and literature offer imaginative retellings and interpretations of fairy and folk tales. But despite the pervasiveness of this folklore type, most people have only a vague understanding of these tales. This reference is a convenient introduction to folk and fairy tales for students and general readers. Written by a leading authority, this handbook offers a broad examination of folk and fairy tales as a folklore type. It looks at tales from around the world and from diverse cultures. The volume defines and classifies folk and fairy tales and analyzes a number of examples. It studies the varied manifestations of fairy and folk tales in literature and culture and reviews critical and scholarly approaches to this folklore genre. The volume also includes a glossary and extensive list of works for further reading.

How long is Folk and Fairy Tales?

Folk and Fairy Tales by D. L. Ashliman is 278 pages long, and a total of 71,724 words.

This makes it 94% the length of the average book. It also has 88% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Folk and Fairy Tales Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 31 minutes to read Folk and Fairy Tales aloud.

What Reading Level is Folk and Fairy Tales?

Folk and Fairy Tales 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.

Where Can I Buy Folk and Fairy Tales?

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