How Long to Read The Daughter of Man

How Long Does it Take to Read The Daughter of Man?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 5 minutes to read The Daughter of Man by L. J. Sysko

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

Description

"This whip-smart collection is a playful celebration of feminine power.” —Publisher’s Weekly "What a beautiful book.” —Ross Gay "With the verve of Alice Fulton and the panache of Gerald Stern, Sysko keens into the canon, a welcome voice. Sing, indeed, heavenly muse.” —Alan Michael Parker Finalist for the 2023 Miller Williams Poetry Prize Selected by Patricia Smith The Daughter of Man follows its unorthodox heroine as she transforms from maiden to warrior—then to queen, maven, and crone—against the backdrop of suburban America from the 1980s to today. In this bold reframing of the hero’s journey, L. J. Sysko serves up biting social commentary and humorous, unsparing self-critique while enlisting an eccentric cast that includes Betsy Ross as sex worker, Dolly Parton as raptor, and a bemused MILF who exchanges glances with a young man at a gas station. Sysko’s revisions of René Magritte’s modernist icon The Son of Man and the paintings of baroque artist Artemisia Gentileschi, whose extraordinary talent was nearly eclipsed after she took her rapist to trial, loom large in this multifaceted portrait of womanhood. With uncommon force, The Daughter of Man confronts misogyny and violence, even as it bursts with nostalgia, lust, and poignant humor.

How long is The Daughter of Man?

The Daughter of Man by L. J. Sysko is 124 pages long, and a total of 31,496 words.

This makes it 42% the length of the average book. It also has 38% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Daughter of Man Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 52 minutes to read The Daughter of Man aloud.

What Reading Level is The Daughter of Man?

The Daughter of Man 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.

Where Can I Buy The Daughter of Man?

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