How Long to Read Mythomania: Tales of Our Times, from Apple to Isis

How Long Does it Take to Read Mythomania: Tales of Our Times, from Apple to Isis?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 15 minutes to read Mythomania: Tales of Our Times, from Apple to Isis by Peter Conrad

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

Description

Weaves ancient myth into modern celebrity and consumerist culture to expose the absurdity and occasional insanity of twenty-first-century society, economy, and politics Despite a proclaimed respect for scientific reason, humans are still as intrigued by myth as their remote ancestors. Laptops and smartphones are sold under a logo that invokes the forbidden fruit of the Garden of Eden; skimpily clad classical nymphs cavort in TV reality shows; Narcissus makes a comeback whenever we snap a selfie. Mythical creatures such as handsome vampires abound in best-selling novels. Myth has also invaded the political realm, now that terrorists brandish black flags and recite theological mantras as they martyr themselves. In twenty-seven self-contained entries, Conrad illuminates in his own remarkable way subjects from the British Queen to the Kardashians, via Banksy, vaping, and the inception of the Large Hadron Collider. In Judge Judy, he shows a matronly Roman goddess dispensing justice with a fly swatter. In the metamorphosis of Caitlyn Jenner from Olympic athlete and paterfamilias into idealized female form, he finds parallels to the transformations of the residents of Mount Olympus. Myths used to tell us where we came from. Now, alarmed but also elated by the pace of change in our society, we need them to tell us where we are going.

How long is Mythomania: Tales of Our Times, from Apple to Isis?

Mythomania: Tales of Our Times, from Apple to Isis by Peter Conrad is 248 pages long, and a total of 63,984 words.

This makes it 84% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Mythomania: Tales of Our Times, from Apple to Isis Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 49 minutes to read Mythomania: Tales of Our Times, from Apple to Isis aloud.

What Reading Level is Mythomania: Tales of Our Times, from Apple to Isis?

Mythomania: Tales of Our Times, from Apple to Isis 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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