How Long to Read Proust, Pastiche, and the Postmodern or Why Style Matters

How Long Does it Take to Read Proust, Pastiche, and the Postmodern or Why Style Matters?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 26 minutes to read Proust, Pastiche, and the Postmodern or Why Style Matters by James F. Austin

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

Description

Proust, Pastiche, and the Postmodern, or Why Style Matters argues against the traditional view that Marcel Proust wrote pastiches, that is, texts that imitate the style of another author, to master his literary predecessors while sharpening his writerly quill. On the contrary, James F. Austin demonstrates that Proust’s oeuvre, and In Search of Lost Time in particular, deploy pastiche to other ends: Proust’s pastiches, in fact, “do things with words” to create powerful real-world effects. His works are indeed performative acts that forge social relationships, redefine our ideas of literature,...

How long is Proust, Pastiche, and the Postmodern or Why Style Matters?

Proust, Pastiche, and the Postmodern or Why Style Matters by James F. Austin is 258 pages long, and a total of 66,564 words.

This makes it 87% the length of the average book. It also has 81% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Proust, Pastiche, and the Postmodern or Why Style Matters Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 3 minutes to read Proust, Pastiche, and the Postmodern or Why Style Matters aloud.

What Reading Level is Proust, Pastiche, and the Postmodern or Why Style Matters?

Proust, Pastiche, and the Postmodern or Why Style Matters 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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