How Long to Read The Book of the Heart

How Long Does it Take to Read The Book of the Heart?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 15 minutes to read The Book of the Heart by Eric Jager

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

Description

In today's increasingly electronic world, we say our personality traits are "hard-wired" and we "replay" our memories. But we use a different metaphor when we speak of someone "reading" another's mind or a desire to "turn over a new leaf"—these phrases refer to the "book of the self," an idea that dates from the beginnings of Western culture. Eric Jager traces the history and psychology of the self-as-text concept from antiquity to the modern day. He focuses especially on the Middle Ages, when the metaphor of a "book of the heart" modeled on the manuscript codex attained its most vivid...

How long is The Book of the Heart?

The Book of the Heart by Eric Jager is 248 pages long, and a total of 63,984 words.

This makes it 84% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Book of the Heart Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 49 minutes to read The Book of the Heart aloud.

What Reading Level is The Book of the Heart?

The Book of the Heart 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.

Where Can I Buy The Book of the Heart?

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