How Long to Read Gracian Meets Gongora

How Long Does it Take to Read Gracian Meets Gongora?

It takes the average reader 2 hours to read Gracian Meets Gongora by M. J. Woods

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

Description

This book argues that the tradition of regarding the wit of the Metaphysical poets as a 'finding a likeness in things unlike' fails to account adequately for the poetic practice of Gongora, despite his reputation for the bold use of metaphor. One side of the case consists in showing the soundness of the theory of wit of Gongora's admirer, Baltasar Gracian, who saw no essential connection between wit and trope, and whose views are compared here with the many other theorists of the 17th and 18th centuries. The other consists of a demonstration of Gongora's virtuosity in his complex use, not...

How long is Gracian Meets Gongora?

Gracian Meets Gongora by M. J. Woods is 120 pages long, and a total of 30,000 words.

This makes it 40% the length of the average book. It also has 37% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Gracian Meets Gongora Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 43 minutes to read Gracian Meets Gongora aloud.

What Reading Level is Gracian Meets Gongora?

Gracian Meets Gongora is suitable for students ages 10 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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