How Long to Read The Philosophy of Horror, Or, Paradoxes of the Heart

How Long Does it Take to Read The Philosophy of Horror, Or, Paradoxes of the Heart?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read The Philosophy of Horror, Or, Paradoxes of the Heart by Noël Carroll

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

Description

Noel Carroll, film scholar and philosopher, offers the first serious look at the aesthetics of horror. In this book he discusses the nature and narrative structures of the genre, dealing with horror as a "transmedia" phenomenon. A fan and serious student of the horror genre, Carroll brings to bear his comprehensive knowledge of obscure and forgotten works, as well as of the horror masterpieces. Working from a philosophical perspective, he tries to account for how people can find pleasure in having their wits scared out of them. What, after all, are those "paradoxes of the heart" that make us...

How long is The Philosophy of Horror, Or, Paradoxes of the Heart?

The Philosophy of Horror, Or, Paradoxes of the Heart by Noël Carroll is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Philosophy of Horror, Or, Paradoxes of the Heart Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read The Philosophy of Horror, Or, Paradoxes of the Heart aloud.

What Reading Level is The Philosophy of Horror, Or, Paradoxes of the Heart?

The Philosophy of Horror, Or, Paradoxes of the Heart 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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