How Long to Read The Absence of Myth

How Long Does it Take to Read The Absence of Myth?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read The Absence of Myth by Georges Bataille

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

Description

For Bataille, the absence of myth had itself become the myth of the modern age. In a world that had lost the secret of its cohesion, Bataille saw surrealism as both a symptom and a beginning of an attempt to address this loss. His writings on this theme are the result of a profound reflection in the wake of World War Two. The Absence of Myth is the most incisive study yet made of surrealism, insisting on its importance as a cultural and social phenomenon with far-reaching consequences. Clarifying Bataille’s links with the surrealist movement, and throwing revealing light on his complex and...

How long is The Absence of Myth?

The Absence of Myth by Georges Bataille is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Absence of Myth Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read The Absence of Myth aloud.

What Reading Level is The Absence of Myth?

The Absence of Myth 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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