How Long to Read Surprised in Translation

How Long Does it Take to Read Surprised in Translation?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 7 minutes to read Surprised in Translation by Mary Ann Caws

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

Description

For Mary Ann Caws - noted translator of surrealist poetry - the most appealing translations are also the oddest; the unexpected, unpredictable, and unmimetic turns that translations take are an endless source of fascination and instruction. Surprised in Translation is a celebration of the occasional and fruitful peculiarity that results from some of the most flavorful translations of well-known authors. These translations, Caws avers, can energize and enliven the voice of the original. In eight elegant chapters Caws reflects on translations that took her by surprise. Caws shows that the...

How long is Surprised in Translation?

Surprised in Translation by Mary Ann Caws is 244 pages long, and a total of 61,976 words.

This makes it 82% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Surprised in Translation Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 38 minutes to read Surprised in Translation aloud.

What Reading Level is Surprised in Translation?

Surprised in Translation 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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