How Long to Read Love; A Curious History

How Long Does it Take to Read Love; A Curious History?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 32 minutes to read Love; A Curious History by Edward Brooke-Hitching

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

Description

From the author of the critically acclaimed The Phantom Atlas and The Madman’s Library (Sunday Times Literature Book of the Year) comes a magnificent new illustrated work. From prehistoric carvings and ancient Egyptian statues, to medieval spell books and Victorian code-writing, this unique collection gathers a wealth of curious objects and surprising stories to trace the story of love through the ages. Discover the royal marriage that crossed the boundary of death in 14th-century Portugal, the judicial duels between husbands and wives in Early Modern Europe, the love spells found in medieval manuscripts, and the romantic codes hidden in some of art’s greatest masterpieces. Meet the feared ancient Greek army regiment comprised entirely of male couples; the French pirate queen avenging her murdered husband; the first woman to sail around the world; and the quack sexologist who conned 18th-century London with his musical mechanical bed. Here are ancient gods, mythical monsters, the Elizabethan portraits of smiling men on fire and the erotic paintings hidden beneath the ash of Pompeii, as well as Nigerian wedding chains, Welsh love spoons, cryptic postcards and the centuries-old cartographic tradition of mapping the heart. A curiosity cabinet of romantic treasure, Love: A Curious History in 50 Objects draws on a wide range of sources to form a collection perfect for fans of beautiful illustrated works and curious history, while also forming the ideal romantic gift.

How long is Love; A Curious History?

Love; A Curious History by Edward Brooke-Hitching is 379 pages long, and a total of 98,161 words.

This makes it 128% the length of the average book. It also has 120% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Love; A Curious History Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 56 minutes to read Love; A Curious History aloud.

What Reading Level is Love; A Curious History?

Love; A Curious History 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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