How Long to Read James Joyce's 'Work in Progress'

How Long Does it Take to Read James Joyce's 'Work in Progress'?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 58 minutes to read James Joyce's 'Work in Progress' by Dirk Van Hulle

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

Description

The text of Finnegans Wake is not as monolithic as it might seem. It grew out of a set of short vignettes, sections and fragments. Several of these sections, which James Joyce confidently claimed would "fuse of themselves", are still recognizable in the text of Finnegans Wake. And while they are undeniably integrated very skillfully, they also function separately. In this publication history, Dirk Van Hulle examines the interaction between the private composition process and the public life of Joyce's 'Work in Progress', from the creation of the separate sections through their publication in periodicals and as separately published sections. Van Hulle highlights the beautifully crafted editions published by fine arts presses and Joyce's encouragement of his daughter's creative talents, even as his own creative process was slowing down in the 1930s. All of these pre-book publications were "alive" in both bibliographic and textual terms, as Joyce continually changed the texts in order to prepare the book publication of Finnegans Wake. Van Hulle's book offers a fresh perspective on these texts, showing that they are not just preparatory versions of Finnegans Wake but a 'Work in Progress' in their own right.

How long is James Joyce's 'Work in Progress'?

James Joyce's 'Work in Progress' by Dirk Van Hulle is 294 pages long, and a total of 74,676 words.

This makes it 99% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read James Joyce's 'Work in Progress' Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 48 minutes to read James Joyce's 'Work in Progress' aloud.

What Reading Level is James Joyce's 'Work in Progress'?

James Joyce's 'Work in Progress' 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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