How Long to Read The Art of Sympathy in Fiction

How Long Does it Take to Read The Art of Sympathy in Fiction?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read The Art of Sympathy in Fiction by Howard Sklar

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

Description

By taking an interdisciplinary approach — with methods drawn from narratology, aesthetics, social psychology, education, and the empirical study of literature — The Art of Sympathy in Fiction will interest scholars in a variety of fields. Its focus is the sympathetic effects of stories, and the possible ways these feelings can contribute to what has been called the “moral imagination.” Part I examines the dynamics of readers’ beliefs regarding fictional characters and the influence of those impressions on the emotions that readers experience. The book then turns its attention to sympathy, providing a comprehensive definition and considering the ways in which it operates in life and in literature. Part I concludes with a discussion of the narratological and rhetorical features of fictional narratives that theoretically elicit sympathy in readers. Part II applies these theories to four stories that persuade readers to sympathize with characters who seem unsympathetic. Finally, based on empirical findings from the responses of adolescent readers, Part III considers pedagogical approaches that can help students reflect on emotional experiences that result from reading fiction.

How long is The Art of Sympathy in Fiction?

The Art of Sympathy in Fiction by Howard Sklar is 192 pages long, and a total of 48,384 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Art of Sympathy in Fiction Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read The Art of Sympathy in Fiction aloud.

What Reading Level is The Art of Sympathy in Fiction?

The Art of Sympathy in Fiction 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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