How Long to Read On the Heights of Despair

How Long Does it Take to Read On the Heights of Despair?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 46 minutes to read On the Heights of Despair by E. M. Cioran

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

Description

It presents us with the youthful Cioran, who described himself as "a Nietzsche still complete with his Zarathustra, his poses, his mystical clown's tricks, a whole circus of the heights." It also presents Cioran as a connoisseur of apocalypse, a theoretician of despair. For Cioran, writing and philosophy are closely related to physical suffering: both share the "lyrical virtues" that alone lead to metaphysical revelation. The result is a book that becomes a substitute for as well as an antidote to suicide. By enacting the struggle of the Romantic soul against God, the universe, and itself, Cioran releases a saving burst of lyrical energy that carries him safely out of his desperation. On the Heights of Despair shows the philosopher's first grappling with themes he would return to in his mature works: despair and decay, absurdity and alienation, futility and the irrationality of existence.

How long is On the Heights of Despair?

On the Heights of Despair by E. M. Cioran is 164 pages long, and a total of 41,656 words.

This makes it 55% the length of the average book. It also has 51% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read On the Heights of Despair Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 47 minutes to read On the Heights of Despair aloud.

What Reading Level is On the Heights of Despair?

On the Heights of Despair is suitable for students ages 10 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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