How Long to Read The Signifying Monkey

How Long Does it Take to Read The Signifying Monkey?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 54 minutes to read The Signifying Monkey by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

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

Description

Hailed in The New York Times Book Review as "eclectic, exciting, convincing, provocative" and in The Washington Post Book World as "brilliantly original," Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s The Signifying Monkey is a groundbreaking work that illuminates the relationship between the African and African-American vernacular traditions and black literature. It elaborates a new critical approach located within this tradition that allows the black voice to speak for itself. Examining the ancient poetry and myths found in African, Latin American, and Caribbean culture, Gates uncovers a unique system for...

How long is The Signifying Monkey?

The Signifying Monkey by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is 352 pages long, and a total of 88,704 words.

This makes it 119% the length of the average book. It also has 108% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Signifying Monkey Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 4 minutes to read The Signifying Monkey aloud.

What Reading Level is The Signifying Monkey?

The Signifying Monkey 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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