How Long to Read From Puritanism to Postmodernism

By Richard Ruland

How Long Does it Take to Read From Puritanism to Postmodernism?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 50 minutes to read From Puritanism to Postmodernism by Richard Ruland

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Description

Widely acknowledged as a contemporary classic that has introduced thousands of readers to American literature, From Puritanism to Postmodernism: A History of American Literature brilliantly charts the fascinating story of American literature from the Puritan legacy to the advent of postmodernism. From realism and romanticism to modernism and postmodernism it examines and reflects on the work of a rich panoply of writers, including Poe, Melville, Fitzgerald, Pound, Wallace Stevens, Gwendolyn Brooks and Thomas Pynchon. Characterised throughout by a vibrant and engaging style it is a superb introduction to American literature, placing it thoughtfully in its rich social, ideological and historical context. A tour de force of both literary and historical writing, this Routledge Classics edition includes a new preface by co-author Richard Ruland, a new foreword by Linda Wagner-Martin and a fascinating interview with Richard Ruland, in which he reflects on the nature of American fiction and his collaboration with Malclolm Bradbury. It is published here for the first time.

How long is From Puritanism to Postmodernism?

From Puritanism to Postmodernism by Richard Ruland is 470 pages long, and a total of 117,500 words.

This makes it 159% the length of the average book. It also has 144% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read From Puritanism to Postmodernism Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 42 minutes to read From Puritanism to Postmodernism aloud.

What Reading Level is From Puritanism to Postmodernism?

From Puritanism to Postmodernism is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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