How Long to Read Quest of the Folk

How Long Does it Take to Read Quest of the Folk?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 35 minutes to read Quest of the Folk by Ian McKay

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

Description

The use and abuse of the idea of the "Simple Life" in tourism promotion and the massive dissemination of folk images are analysed in depth. McKay examines how Nova Scotia's cultural history was rewritten to erase evidence of an urban, capitalist society, of class and ethnic differences, and of women's emancipation. He sheds new light on the roles of Helen Creighton, the Maritime region's most famous folklorist, and Mary Black, an influential handicrafts revivalist, in creating this false identity. McKay also looks at the infusion of the folk ideology into the art and literature of the region....

How long is Quest of the Folk?

Quest of the Folk by Ian McKay is 392 pages long, and a total of 98,784 words.

This makes it 132% the length of the average book. It also has 121% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Quest of the Folk Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 59 minutes to read Quest of the Folk aloud.

What Reading Level is Quest of the Folk?

Quest of the Folk 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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