How Long to Read The Breathless Zoo

How Long Does it Take to Read The Breathless Zoo?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read The Breathless Zoo by Rachel Poliquin

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

Description

From sixteenth-century cabinets of wonders to contemporary animal art, The Breathless Zoo: Taxidermy and the Cultures of Longing examines the cultural and poetic history of preserving animals in lively postures. But why would anyone want to preserve an animal, and what is this animal-thing now? Rachel Poliquin suggests that taxidermy is entwined with the enduring human longing to find meaning with and within the natural world. Her study draws out the longings at the heart of taxidermy—the longing for wonder, beauty, spectacle, order, narrative, allegory, and remembrance. In so doing, The...

How long is The Breathless Zoo?

The Breathless Zoo by Rachel Poliquin is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Breathless Zoo Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read The Breathless Zoo aloud.

What Reading Level is The Breathless Zoo?

The Breathless Zoo 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 Breathless Zoo?

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