How Long to Read The Complete Idiot's Guide to Literary Theory and Criticism

By Steven J. Venturino, PhD

How Long Does it Take to Read The Complete Idiot's Guide to Literary Theory and Criticism?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 37 minutes to read The Complete Idiot's Guide to Literary Theory and Criticism by Steven J. Venturino, PhD

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

Description

From Plato to Freud to ecocriticism, the book illustrates dozens of stimulating-and sometimes notoriously complex-perspectives for approaching literature and film. The book offers authoritative, clear, and easy-to-follow explanations of theories that range from established classics to the controversies of current theory. Each chapter offers a conversational, step-by-step explanation of a single theory, critic, or issue, accompanied by concrete examples for applying the concepts and engaging suggestions for related literary readings. Following a section on the foundations of literary theory,...

How long is The Complete Idiot's Guide to Literary Theory and Criticism?

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Literary Theory and Criticism by Steven J. Venturino, PhD is 393 pages long, and a total of 99,429 words.

This makes it 133% the length of the average book. It also has 122% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Complete Idiot's Guide to Literary Theory and Criticism Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 3 minutes to read The Complete Idiot's Guide to Literary Theory and Criticism aloud.

What Reading Level is The Complete Idiot's Guide to Literary Theory and Criticism?

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Literary Theory and Criticism 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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