How Long to Read The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym

How Long Does it Take to Read The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 16 minutes to read The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym by J. Gerald Kennedy

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

Description

The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym is Edgar Allan Poe's only novel; indeed, Poe likely wrote it because he was unable to interest his publisher in a collection of his stories at that time (1836). Poe himself dismissed the novel shortly after its publication as "a very silly work", and Pym enjoyed minimal commercial success. After the novel's inclusion in a collection of Poe's works in the 1850s, however, it exercised considerable influence on or was recognized by such writers as Jules Verne (who wrote a sequel), Arthur Rimbaud, Henry James, and W. H. Auden. Further, certain elements of Pym prefigure Herman Melville's Moby-Dick. In this new study of Pym J. Gerald Kennedy considers the novel in light of the political turbulence and racial unrest prevalent at the time of its publication while examining the divide in criticism between those who see the voyage as a meaningful journey toward illumination and those who see it as an ironic commentary on human self-deception. A skillful and thorough analysis of both Pym and the myriad studies of the work, The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym and the Abyss of Interpretation will prove a significant addition to the literature on Poe and his works at both the high school and college levels.

How long is The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym?

The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym by J. Gerald Kennedy is 134 pages long, and a total of 34,036 words.

This makes it 45% the length of the average book. It also has 42% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 5 minutes to read The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym aloud.

What Reading Level is The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym?

The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym 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.

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