How Long to Read Handbook of the American Short Story

How Long Does it Take to Read Handbook of the American Short Story?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 36 minutes to read Handbook of the American Short Story by Erik Redling

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

Description

The American short story has always been characterized by exciting aesthetic innovations and an immense range of topics. This handbook offers students and researchers a comprehensive introduction to the multifaceted genre with a special focus on recent developments due to the rise of new media. Part I provides systematic overviews of significant contexts ranging from historical-political backgrounds, short story theories developed by writers, print and digital culture, to current theoretical approaches and canon formation. Part II consists of 35 paired readings of representative short stories by eminent authors, charting major steps in the evolution of the American short story from its beginnings as an art form in the early nineteenth century up to the digital age. The handbook examines historically, methodologically, and theoretically the coming together of the enduring narrative practice of compression and concision in American literature. It offers fresh and original readings relevant to studying the American short story and shows how the genre performs American culture.

How long is Handbook of the American Short Story?

Handbook of the American Short Story by Erik Redling is 512 pages long, and a total of 129,024 words.

This makes it 173% the length of the average book. It also has 158% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Handbook of the American Short Story Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 45 minutes to read Handbook of the American Short Story aloud.

What Reading Level is Handbook of the American Short Story?

Handbook of the American Short Story 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 Handbook of the American Short Story?

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