It takes the average reader 3 hours to read The Heyday of Sir Walter Scott by Donald Davie
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First published in 1961, this book examines a number of works popular in the Romantic period, during the heyday of Sir Walter Scott in the early part of the nineteenth century. Encompassing works by the likes of Alexander Pushkin, Sir Walter Scott, Adam Mickiewicz and James Fenimore Cooper, this is also a meditation on the nature of Romanticism and its enduring value, as expressed in the novel form. Donald Davie also considers the meaning and importance of ‘plot’ and of ‘realism’.
The Heyday of Sir Walter Scott by Donald Davie is 180 pages long, and a total of 45,000 words.
This makes it 61% the length of the average book. It also has 55% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 5 minutes to read The Heyday of Sir Walter Scott aloud.
The Heyday of Sir Walter Scott is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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