It takes the average reader 2 hours and 16 minutes to read Melville's Folk Roots by Kevin J. Hayes
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Herman Melville's reputation as a great writer has gradually evolved throughout the 20th century. Tempered by studies that emphasize the Western literary tradition, literary appreciation for Melville's use of folklore has been slow in developing. This study focuses on Melville's immersion with and borrowing from oral traditions: both music and narrative; tall-tale humour; nautical folklore; superstition; and legend. The book also acts as a general introduction to Melville's work.
Melville's Folk Roots by Kevin J. Hayes is 134 pages long, and a total of 34,036 words.
This makes it 45% the length of the average book. It also has 42% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 5 minutes to read Melville's Folk Roots aloud.
Melville's Folk Roots is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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