How Long to Read Fundamentals of Fiction

How Long Does it Take to Read Fundamentals of Fiction?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Fundamentals of Fiction by Earl J. Wilcox

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

Description

Fundamentals of Fiction is intended to give both the general reader and the beginning student of literature a comprehensive, though basic, approach to understanding fiction. It provides detailed explanations of primary elements of fictionópoint of view, description, narration, character, plot, language, meaning, and theme, and examines some of the more subtle and elusive components of fiction, including metaphor, imagery, symbolism, subject, tone, and mood. Five short works of fictionó"Odour of Chrysanthemums," by D.H. Lawrence, "The Chrysanthemums," by John Steinbeck, "The Destructors," by Graham Greene, "Patricia, Edith, and Arnold," by Dylan Thomas, and "Maggie: A Girl of the Streets," by Stephen Craneóare used to integrate and support the discussions of fictional elements. Created to enhance almost any anthology of fiction, the text includes exercises for class discussion and writing exercises, and an appendix listing both the fundamentals of fiction in fifty popular short stories and exercises for use with them. Reprinted from the 1975 Allyn and Bacon edition.

How long is Fundamentals of Fiction?

Fundamentals of Fiction by Earl J. Wilcox is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Fundamentals of Fiction Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Fundamentals of Fiction aloud.

What Reading Level is Fundamentals of Fiction?

Fundamentals of Fiction 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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