How Long to Read Laughter and Power in the Twelfth Century

How Long Does it Take to Read Laughter and Power in the Twelfth Century?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Laughter and Power in the Twelfth Century by Peter J. A. Jones

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

Description

Towards the end of the twelfth century, powerful images of laughing kings and saints began to appear in texts circulating at the English royal court. At the same time, contemporaries began celebrating the wit, humour, and laughter of King Henry II (r.1154-89) and his martyred Archbishop of Canterbury, Saint Thomas Becket (d.1170). Taking a broad genealogical approach, Laughter and Power in the Twelfth Century traces the emergence of this powerful laughter through an immersive study of medieval intellectual, literary, social, religious, and political debates. Focusing on a cultural renaissance...

How long is Laughter and Power in the Twelfth Century?

Laughter and Power in the Twelfth Century by Peter J. A. Jones is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Laughter and Power in the Twelfth Century Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Laughter and Power in the Twelfth Century aloud.

What Reading Level is Laughter and Power in the Twelfth Century?

Laughter and Power in the Twelfth Century 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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