How Long to Read Horror as Racism in H. P. Lovecraft

How Long Does it Take to Read Horror as Racism in H. P. Lovecraft?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 2 minutes to read Horror as Racism in H. P. Lovecraft by John L. Steadman

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

Description

Providing a new perspective on Lovecraft's life and work, Horror as Racism in H.P. Lovecraft focuses on the overlap between the writer's personal beliefs and the racist images and narratives in his speculative fiction. Building on recent debates about Lovecraft and drawing on the concept of "white fragility," John Steadman argues that the writer's fiction reflects his feelings of resentment and anger towards non-white persons and was used to advocate for his racist, xenophobic political beliefs – that western civilization was in decline and slavery was justifiable among "superior" civilizations. In making these claims, Lovecraft's tales pit humans against extra-terrestrial aliens, developing a terrifying, futuristic vision of the Earth as a plantation planet. The familiar image of Lovecraft as a reclusive, creative genius and mentor to young writer-friends is dismantled through close readings of his fiction and nonfiction – including correspondence, essays, and poetry – and examination of his early biography. This image is replaced by that of a cruel, callous, and, at times, psychotic man, a violently vitriolic racist and white supremacist who hated most of the non-white races. While some will dismiss the author outright and others will read his fiction but ignore the racism, Horror as Racism in H.P. Lovecraft takes a middle ground: acknowledging Lovecraft's personal history and heinous intentions, it helps readers navigate the author's disturbing biography while also getting a better sense of the stories, which remain significant within American science fiction.

How long is Horror as Racism in H. P. Lovecraft?

Horror as Racism in H. P. Lovecraft by John L. Steadman is 355 pages long, and a total of 90,525 words.

This makes it 120% the length of the average book. It also has 111% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Horror as Racism in H. P. Lovecraft Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 14 minutes to read Horror as Racism in H. P. Lovecraft aloud.

What Reading Level is Horror as Racism in H. P. Lovecraft?

Horror as Racism in H. P. Lovecraft 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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