How Long to Read On the Natural History of Destruction

By W.G. Sebald

How Long Does it Take to Read On the Natural History of Destruction?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read On the Natural History of Destruction by W.G. Sebald

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

Description

W. G. Sebald completed this extraordinary, important and controversial book before his untimely death in December 2001. It is a harrowing study of the devastation of German cities by Allied bombardment in World War II, and an examination of the silence in German literature and culture about this unprecedented trauma. On the Natural History of Destruction is an essential and deeply relevant study of war and society, suffering and amnesia. Like Sebald’s novels, it is studded with meticulous observation, moments of black humour, and throughout, the author’s unmatched intelligence and humanity.

How long is On the Natural History of Destruction?

On the Natural History of Destruction by W.G. Sebald is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read On the Natural History of Destruction Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read On the Natural History of Destruction aloud.

What Reading Level is On the Natural History of Destruction?

On the Natural History of Destruction 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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