How Long to Read The Language of the American South

How Long Does it Take to Read The Language of the American South?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 12 minutes to read The Language of the American South by Cleanth Brooks

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

Description

In this volume Cleanth Brooks pays tribute to the language and literature of the American South. He writes of the language's unique syntax and its celebrated languorous rhythms; of the classical allusions and Addisonian locutions once favored by the gentry; and of the more earthbound eloquence, rooted in the dialect of England's southern lowlands, that is still heard in the speech of the region's plain folk. It is this rich spoken language, Brooks suggests, that has always been the life blood of southern writing. The strong tradition of storytelling in the South is reflected in the tales told...

How long is The Language of the American South?

The Language of the American South by Cleanth Brooks is 72 pages long, and a total of 18,144 words.

This makes it 24% the length of the average book. It also has 22% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Language of the American South Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 39 minutes to read The Language of the American South aloud.

What Reading Level is The Language of the American South?

The Language of the American South is suitable for students ages 8 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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