It takes the average reader 9 hours and 46 minutes to read The Dream of the Great American Novel by Lawrence Buell
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
The first book in many years to take in the full sweep of national fiction, The Dream of the Great American Novel explains why this supposedly antiquated idea continues to thrive. It shows that four G.A.N. "scripts" are keys to the dynamics of American literature and identity--and to the myth of a nation perpetually under construction.
The Dream of the Great American Novel by Lawrence Buell is 582 pages long, and a total of 146,664 words.
This makes it 196% the length of the average book. It also has 179% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 21 minutes to read The Dream of the Great American Novel aloud.
The Dream of the Great American Novel is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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