How Long to Read Metaphysical Wit

How Long Does it Take to Read Metaphysical Wit?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 48 minutes to read Metaphysical Wit by A. J. Smith

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

Description

English metaphysical poetry, from Donne to Marvell, is conspicuously witty. A. J. Smith seeks the central importance of wit in the thinking of the metaphysical poets, and argues that metaphysical wit is essentially different from other modes of wit current in Renaissance Europe. Formal theories and rhetorics of wit are considered both for their theoretical import and their appraisals of wit in practice. Prevailing fashions of witty invention are scrutinized in Italian, French, and Spanish writings, so as to bring out the nature and effect of various forms of wit: conceited, hieroglyphic,...

How long is Metaphysical Wit?

Metaphysical Wit by A. J. Smith is 284 pages long, and a total of 72,136 words.

This makes it 96% the length of the average book. It also has 88% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Metaphysical Wit Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 34 minutes to read Metaphysical Wit aloud.

What Reading Level is Metaphysical Wit?

Metaphysical Wit 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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