How Long to Read Surrealism and the Gothic

How Long Does it Take to Read Surrealism and the Gothic?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 56 minutes to read Surrealism and the Gothic by Neil Matheson

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

Description

Surrealism and the Gothic is the first book-length analysis of the role played by the gothic in both the initial emergence of surrealism and at key moments in its subsequent development as an art and literary movement. The book argues the strong and sustained influence, not only of the classic gothic novel itself – Ann Radcliffe, Charles Maturin, Matthew Lewis, etc. – but also the determinative impact of closely related phenomena, as with the influence of mediumism, alchemy and magic. The book also traces the later development of the gothic novel, as with Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and its mutation into such works of popular fiction as the Fantômas series of Marcel Allain and Pierre Souvestre, enthusiastically taken up by writers such as Apollinaire and subsequently feeding into the development of surrealism. More broadly, the book considers a range of motifs strongly associated with gothic writing, as with insanity, incarceration and the ‘accursed outsider’, explored in relation to the personal experience and electroshock treatment of Antonin Artaud. A recurring motif of the analysis is that of the gothic castle, developed in the writings of André Breton, Artaud, Sade, Julien Gracq and other writers, as well as in the work of visual artists such as Magritte.

How long is Surrealism and the Gothic?

Surrealism and the Gothic by Neil Matheson is 347 pages long, and a total of 89,179 words.

This makes it 117% the length of the average book. It also has 109% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Surrealism and the Gothic Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 7 minutes to read Surrealism and the Gothic aloud.

What Reading Level is Surrealism and the Gothic?

Surrealism and the Gothic 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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