How Long to Read John Updike's Human Comedy

How Long Does it Take to Read John Updike's Human Comedy?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 46 minutes to read John Updike's Human Comedy by Brian Keener

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

Description

The comedy in John Updike's most important works - The Centaur; Rabbit, Run; Rabbit Redux; Rabbit Is Rich; Rabbit at Rest; and Rabbit Remembered - defines a comic world and its morality. Although critics have failed to recognize the extent and the importance of Updike's comedy, his serious fiction does contain a good deal of farce, burlesque, and irony that, far from being peripheral or mere comic relief, depicts the absurd and contradictory nature of life. Within such a world, set in the everyday Pennsylvania of the second half of the twentieth century, human beings mature, or gain Kierkegaard's ethical sphere, by fulfilling their societal and generational responsibilities. George Caldwell of The Centaur is Updike's paragon, while Rabbit Angstrom embodies the comic hero who, through trial and error, finally matures. Overall, through an analysis of Updike's comedy, this book reveals a dimension of his fiction that is essential to understanding his work.

How long is John Updike's Human Comedy?

John Updike's Human Comedy by Brian Keener is 164 pages long, and a total of 41,656 words.

This makes it 55% the length of the average book. It also has 51% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read John Updike's Human Comedy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 47 minutes to read John Updike's Human Comedy aloud.

What Reading Level is John Updike's Human Comedy?

John Updike's Human Comedy is suitable for students ages 10 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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