How Long to Read The Matter of the Page

How Long Does it Take to Read The Matter of the Page?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 43 minutes to read The Matter of the Page by Shane Butler

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

Description

Ancient and medieval literary texts often call attention to their existence as physical objects. Shane Butler helps us to understand why. Arguing that writing has always been as much a material struggle as an intellectual one, The Matter of the Page offers timely lessons for the digital age about how creativity works and why literature moves us. Butler begins with some considerations about the materiality of the literary text, both as a process (the draft) and a product (the book), and he traces the curious history of “the page” from scroll to manuscript codex to printed book and beyond. He...

How long is The Matter of the Page?

The Matter of the Page by Shane Butler is 158 pages long, and a total of 40,764 words.

This makes it 53% the length of the average book. It also has 50% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Matter of the Page Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 42 minutes to read The Matter of the Page aloud.

What Reading Level is The Matter of the Page?

The Matter of the Page 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 Matter of the Page?

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