How Long to Read The Senses of Humor

How Long Does it Take to Read The Senses of Humor?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 40 minutes to read The Senses of Humor by Daniel Wickberg

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

Description

Why do modern Americans believe in something called a sense of humor, and how did they come to that belief? Daniel Wickberg traces the relatively short cultural history of the concept to its British origins as a way to explore new conceptions of the self and social order in modern America. More than simply the history of an idea, Wickberg's study provides new insights into a peculiarly modern cultural sensibility. The expression "sense of humor" was first coined in the 1840s, and the idea that such a sense was a personality trait to be valued developed only in the 1870s. What is the...

How long is The Senses of Humor?

The Senses of Humor by Daniel Wickberg is 280 pages long, and a total of 70,000 words.

This makes it 94% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Senses of Humor Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 22 minutes to read The Senses of Humor aloud.

What Reading Level is The Senses of Humor?

The Senses of Humor 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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