How Long to Read Joy of Man's Desiring

How Long Does it Take to Read Joy of Man's Desiring?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 55 minutes to read Joy of Man's Desiring by Jean Giono

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

Description

"Peasant civilization possesses as a gift human qualities which philosophical civilizations spend centuries first defining, then desiring, and finally losing." —Jean Giono A true forebear of magical realism, French author Jean Giono created men and women rooted in the folklore of provincial France. In this beautiful new edition of the original Que Ma Joie Demeure—literally, That My Joy Remain—he tells the tale of a farmer couple in Haute Provence who find that the spark has somehow gone missing from their lives. One day, a stranger arrives who helps them discover how to rekindle their...

How long is Joy of Man's Desiring?

Joy of Man's Desiring by Jean Giono is 472 pages long, and a total of 118,944 words.

This makes it 159% the length of the average book. It also has 145% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Joy of Man's Desiring Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 49 minutes to read Joy of Man's Desiring aloud.

What Reading Level is Joy of Man's Desiring?

Joy of Man's Desiring 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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