How Long to Read Love in the Western World

How Long Does it Take to Read Love in the Western World?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 35 minutes to read Love in the Western World by Denis De Rougemont

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

Description

In this classic work, often described as "The History of the Rise, Decline, and Fall of the Love Affair," Denis de Rougemont explores the psychology of love from the legend of Tristan and Isolde to Hollywood. At the heart of his ever-relevant inquiry is the inescapable conflict in the West between marriage and passion--the first associated with social and religious responsiblity and the second with anarchic, unappeasable love as celebrated by the troubadours of medieval Provence. These early poets, according to de Rougemont, spoke the words of an Eros-centered theology, and it was through...

How long is Love in the Western World?

Love in the Western World by Denis De Rougemont is 392 pages long, and a total of 98,784 words.

This makes it 132% the length of the average book. It also has 121% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Love in the Western World Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 59 minutes to read Love in the Western World aloud.

What Reading Level is Love in the Western World?

Love in the Western World 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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