How Long to Read Secrets of Beauty

How Long Does it Take to Read Secrets of Beauty?

It takes the average reader and 49 minutes to read Secrets of Beauty by Jean Cocteau

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

Description

“Discomfort is the hallmark of the poet. His world is almost uninhabitable. People sense this. They enter it as little as possible, as quickly as possible, and only out of curiosity.” Widely celebrated for his work in the fields of literature, cinema, and the visual arts, Jean Cocteau was one of the twentieth century’s outstanding creative practitioners. In this collection of brief—often aphoristic—meditations, Jean Cocteau reflects on the fundamental solitariness of the artistic vocation. As well as offering fascinating insights into Cocteau’s own achievements, Secrets of Beauty is a moving testament to the artist’s need and obligation to pursue an independent path, and to the disjunction between art and “the inflexible everyday world”. Juliet Powys’s translation skilfully captures the wit and subtlety of the original French text—a vital contribution to aesthetic theory that deserves to be read as a significant work of literature in its own right.

How long is Secrets of Beauty?

Secrets of Beauty by Jean Cocteau is 48 pages long, and a total of 12,384 words.

This makes it 16% the length of the average book. It also has 15% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Secrets of Beauty Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 7 minutes to read Secrets of Beauty aloud.

What Reading Level is Secrets of Beauty?

Secrets of Beauty is suitable for students ages 8 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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