How Long to Read Richard Wright's Native Son

By Andrew Warnes

How Long Does it Take to Read Richard Wright's Native Son?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 55 minutes to read Richard Wright's Native Son by Andrew Warnes

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

Description

Richard Wright’s Native Son (1940) is one of the most violent and revolutionary works in the American canon. Controversial and compelling, its account of crime and racism remain the source of profound disagreement both within African-American culture and throughout the world. This guide to Wright's provocative novel offers: an accessible introduction to the text and contexts of Native Son a critical history, surveying the many interpretations of the text from publication to the present a selection of reprinted critical essays on Native Son, by James Baldwin, Hazel Rowley, Antony Dawahare,...

How long is Richard Wright's Native Son?

Richard Wright's Native Son by Andrew Warnes is 173 pages long, and a total of 43,769 words.

This makes it 58% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Richard Wright's Native Son Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 59 minutes to read Richard Wright's Native Son aloud.

What Reading Level is Richard Wright's Native Son?

Richard Wright's Native Son 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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