How Long to Read Houdini, Tarzan, and the Perfect Man

How Long Does it Take to Read Houdini, Tarzan, and the Perfect Man?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read Houdini, Tarzan, and the Perfect Man by John F. Kasson

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

Description

An important new work from one of our premier cultural historians. Houdini, Tarzan, and the Perfect Man considers the surprisingly complex evolution in representations of the white male body in late-nineteenth-century America, during years of rapid social transformation. John F. Kasson argues that three exemplars of physical prowess -- Eugen Sandow, an international vaudeville star and bodybuilder; Edgar Rice Burroughs's fictional hero Tarzan; and the great escape artist Harry Houdini -- represented both an ancient ideal of manhood and a modern commodity. They each extolled self-development,...

How long is Houdini, Tarzan, and the Perfect Man?

Houdini, Tarzan, and the Perfect Man by John F. Kasson is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Houdini, Tarzan, and the Perfect Man Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read Houdini, Tarzan, and the Perfect Man aloud.

What Reading Level is Houdini, Tarzan, and the Perfect Man?

Houdini, Tarzan, and the Perfect Man 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.

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