How Long to Read The Origins of the American Detective Story

How Long Does it Take to Read The Origins of the American Detective Story?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 59 minutes to read The Origins of the American Detective Story by LeRoy Lad Panek

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

Description

Edgar Allan Poe essentially invented the detective story in 1841 with Murders in the Rue Morgue. In the years that followed, however, detective fiction in America saw no significant progress as a literary genre. Much to the dismay of moral crusaders like Anthony Comstock, dime novels and other sensationalist publications satisfied the public’s hunger for a yarn. Things changed as the century waned, and eventually the detective was reborn as a figure of American literature. In part these changes were due to a combination of social conditions, including the rise and decline of the police as an institution; the parallel development of private detectives; the birth of the crusading newspaper reporter; and the beginnings of forensic science. Influential, too, was the new role model offered by a wildly popular British import named Sherlock Holmes. Focusing on the late 19th century and early 20th, this volume covers the formative years of American detective fiction. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

How long is The Origins of the American Detective Story?

The Origins of the American Detective Story by LeRoy Lad Panek is 235 pages long, and a total of 59,925 words.

This makes it 79% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Origins of the American Detective Story Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read The Origins of the American Detective Story aloud.

What Reading Level is The Origins of the American Detective Story?

The Origins of the American Detective Story 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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