How Long to Read The Cambridge Introduction to Mark Twain

How Long Does it Take to Read The Cambridge Introduction to Mark Twain?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 33 minutes to read The Cambridge Introduction to Mark Twain by Peter Messent

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

Description

Mark Twain is a central figure in nineteenth-century American literature, and his novels are among the best-known and most often studied texts in the field. This clear and incisive Introduction provides a biography of the author and situates his works in the historical and cultural context of his times. Peter Messent gives accessible but penetrating readings of the best-known writings including Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. He pays particular attention to the way Twain's humour works and how it underpins his prose style. The final chapter provides up-to-date analysis of the recent critical reception of Twain's writing, and summarises the contentious and important debates about his literary and cultural position. The guide to further reading will help those who wish to extend their research and critical work on the author. This book will be of outstanding value to anyone coming to Twain for the first time.

How long is The Cambridge Introduction to Mark Twain?

The Cambridge Introduction to Mark Twain by Peter Messent is 152 pages long, and a total of 38,304 words.

This makes it 51% the length of the average book. It also has 47% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Cambridge Introduction to Mark Twain Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 29 minutes to read The Cambridge Introduction to Mark Twain aloud.

What Reading Level is The Cambridge Introduction to Mark Twain?

The Cambridge Introduction to Mark Twain 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.

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