How Long to Read Spectres from the Past

How Long Does it Take to Read Spectres from the Past?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 17 minutes to read Spectres from the Past by Portia Owusu

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

Description

Spectres from the Past: The "History" of Slavery in West African and African-American Narratives examines the merit of the claim that West African writers, in comparison to African-Americans authors, deliberately expunge the history of slavery from literary narratives. The book explores slavery in contemporary West African and African-American literature by looking at the politics of history and memory. It interrogates notions of History and memory by considering the possibility that shared traumas, such as West African and African-American experiences of slavery, can be remembered and historicised differently, according to critical factors such as socio-economic realities, cultural beliefs and familial traditions. At the heart of the book are compelling and new readings of slavery in six literary narratives that draws on cultural philosophies, musicology and linguistics to demonstrate diverse and unusual ways that Black writers in West Africa and North America write about slavery in literature.

How long is Spectres from the Past?

Spectres from the Past by Portia Owusu is 194 pages long, and a total of 49,276 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 60% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Spectres from the Past Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 29 minutes to read Spectres from the Past aloud.

What Reading Level is Spectres from the Past?

Spectres from the Past 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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