How Long to Read The Disappearing Act
By Sara Pirkle Hughes
How Long Does it Take to Read The Disappearing Act?
It takes the average reader 4 hours and 44 minutes to read The Disappearing Act by Sara Pirkle Hughes
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Description
In her first collection of poems, Sara Pirkle Hughes explores the role memory plays in shaping identity and a person's perception of the past. The book's title, The Disappearing Act, posits that time is a magician causing every moment in a person's life to disappear, and every poem in the collection is the poet's attempt to recapture what has vanished, while also acknowledging the inherent paradox of writing about the past. The fallible nature of memory makes it impossible to preserve an experience free of distortion. Born and raised in Georgia, Hughes uses the Southern tradition of storytelling as a jumping off point to examine her own personal history as well as family stories. However, nearly every poem in this award-winning collection incorporates formal elements, often fusing narrative with restrictive structures such as sonnets, pantoums, and villanelles.
How long is The Disappearing Act?
The Disappearing Act by Sara Pirkle Hughes is 277 pages long, and a total of 71,189 words.
This makes it 93% the length of the average book. It also has 87% more words than the average book.
How Long Does it Take to Read The Disappearing Act Aloud?
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 29 minutes to read The Disappearing Act aloud.
What Reading Level is The Disappearing Act?
The Disappearing Act 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.
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