How Long to Read The Metamorphoses of Myth in Fiction since 1960

How Long Does it Take to Read The Metamorphoses of Myth in Fiction since 1960?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read The Metamorphoses of Myth in Fiction since 1960 by Kathryn Hume

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

Description

Why do contemporary writers use myths from ancient Greece and Rome, Pharaonic Egypt, the Viking north, Africa's west coast, and Hebrew and Christian traditions? What do these stories from premodern cultures have to offer us? The Metamorphoses of Myth in Fiction since 1960 examines how myth has shaped writings by Kathy Acker, Margaret Atwood, William S. Burroughs, A. S. Byatt, Neil Gaiman, Norman Mailer, Toni Morrison, Thomas Pynchon, Kurt Vonnegut, Jeanette Winterson, and others, and contrasts such canonical texts with fantasy, speculative fiction, post-singularity fiction, pornography,...

How long is The Metamorphoses of Myth in Fiction since 1960?

The Metamorphoses of Myth in Fiction since 1960 by Kathryn Hume is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Metamorphoses of Myth in Fiction since 1960 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read The Metamorphoses of Myth in Fiction since 1960 aloud.

What Reading Level is The Metamorphoses of Myth in Fiction since 1960?

The Metamorphoses of Myth in Fiction since 1960 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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