How Long to Read James Fenimore Cooper versus the Cult of Domesticity

How Long Does it Take to Read James Fenimore Cooper versus the Cult of Domesticity?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 24 minutes to read James Fenimore Cooper versus the Cult of Domesticity by Signe O. Wegener

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

Description

Between 1820 and 1860 a set of established cultural values deemed the "Cult of Domesticity" sought to shape the private and public lives of individuals in a rapidly changing American society. Promoting the ideals of conformity in religious, domestic and personal development, the cult was particularly concerned with maintaining a status quo of piety, purity, obedience and domesticity in 19th century female behavior. While a number a female writers responded through literature to the social standards they were urged to emulate, the prominent male writer James Fenimore Cooper reacted as well, addressing the predominant cultural climate through texts that establish women as an integral part of the plot line. This book provides a comprehensive discussion of James Fenimore Cooper's view of family dynamics and explores his attempts to simultaneously present and critique the forces shaping the social development of the nation. The study places 10 relevant Cooper novels within the context of popular literary works by 19th century writers Lydia Maria Child, Catherine Maria Sedgwick, Susan Warner and Maria Cummins to demonstrate how Cooper approaches issues of Victorian domesticity and how his representations compare to those crafted by the contemporary women writers. Opening chapters discuss why Cooper chose the women's fiction genre as his vehicle and present an overview of the "Cult of Domesticity" in fiction and nonfiction, delineating the origins and effects of 19th century domestic life. Remaining chapters address the role of the mother, the father and the central daughter figure in domestic fiction.

How long is James Fenimore Cooper versus the Cult of Domesticity?

James Fenimore Cooper versus the Cult of Domesticity by Signe O. Wegener is 198 pages long, and a total of 51,084 words.

This makes it 67% the length of the average book. It also has 62% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read James Fenimore Cooper versus the Cult of Domesticity Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 39 minutes to read James Fenimore Cooper versus the Cult of Domesticity aloud.

What Reading Level is James Fenimore Cooper versus the Cult of Domesticity?

James Fenimore Cooper versus the Cult of Domesticity 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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