How Long to Read The Severed Head

How Long Does it Take to Read The Severed Head?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 43 minutes to read The Severed Head by Julia Kristeva

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

Description

Julia Kristeva turns her famed critical eye to a study of the human head as symbol and metaphor, as religious object and physical fact, further developing a critical theme in her work--the power of horror--and expanding the potential for the face to provide an experience of the sacred. Kristeva's study stretches far back in time to 6,000 B.C.E. with humans' early decoration and worship of skulls, and follows with an examination of the Medusa myth; the mandylion of Laon (a holy relic in which the face of a saint appears on a piece of cloth); the biblical stories of John the Baptist and Salome;...

How long is The Severed Head?

The Severed Head by Julia Kristeva is 162 pages long, and a total of 40,824 words.

This makes it 55% the length of the average book. It also has 50% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Severed Head Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 43 minutes to read The Severed Head aloud.

What Reading Level is The Severed Head?

The Severed Head 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.

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

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