How Long to Read Joseph Conrad and the Fiction of Autobiography

How Long Does it Take to Read Joseph Conrad and the Fiction of Autobiography?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 11 minutes to read Joseph Conrad and the Fiction of Autobiography by Edward W. Said

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

Description

Edward W. Said locates Joseph Conrad's fear of personal disintegration in his constant re-narration of the past. Using the author's personal letters as a guide to understanding his fiction, Said draws an important parallel between Conrad's view of his own life and the manner and form of his stories. The critic also argues that the author, who set his fiction in exotic locations like East Asia and Africa, projects political dimensions in his work that mirror a colonialist preoccupation with "civilizing" native peoples. Said then suggests that this dimension should be considered when reading...

How long is Joseph Conrad and the Fiction of Autobiography?

Joseph Conrad and the Fiction of Autobiography by Edward W. Said is 246 pages long, and a total of 62,976 words.

This makes it 83% the length of the average book. It also has 77% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Joseph Conrad and the Fiction of Autobiography Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 44 minutes to read Joseph Conrad and the Fiction of Autobiography aloud.

What Reading Level is Joseph Conrad and the Fiction of Autobiography?

Joseph Conrad and the Fiction of Autobiography 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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