How Long to Read Second Sight in the Nineteenth Century

How Long Does it Take to Read Second Sight in the Nineteenth Century?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 20 minutes to read Second Sight in the Nineteenth Century by Elsa Richardson

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

Description

This book explores the phenomenon of second sight in nineteenth-century literature and culture. Second sight is a form of prophetic vision associated with the folklore of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Described in Gaelic as the An-da-shealladh or ‘the two sights’, those in possession of this extraordinary power are said to foresee future events like the death of neighbour, the arrival of strangers into the community, the success or failure of a fishing trip. From the late seventeenth century onwards, rumours of this strange faculty attracted the attention of numerous scientists, travel writers, antiquarians, poets and artists. Focusing on the nineteenth century, this book examines second sight in relation to mesmerism and phrenology, modern spiritualism and anthropology, romance literature and folklorism and finally, psychical research and Celtic mysticism. Tracing the migration of a supposedly ‘Scottish’ tradition through various sites of nineteenth-century popular culture, it explores questions of nationhood and identity alongside those posed by supernatural phenomena.

How long is Second Sight in the Nineteenth Century?

Second Sight in the Nineteenth Century by Elsa Richardson is 260 pages long, and a total of 65,000 words.

This makes it 88% the length of the average book. It also has 79% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Second Sight in the Nineteenth Century Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 55 minutes to read Second Sight in the Nineteenth Century aloud.

What Reading Level is Second Sight in the Nineteenth Century?

Second Sight in the Nineteenth Century 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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