How Long to Read The Story of Joy

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of Joy?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read The Story of Joy by Adam Potkay

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

Description

Joy is an experience of reunion or fulfilment, of desire at least temporarily laid to rest, of a good thing that comes to pass or seems sure to happen soon. In this wide-ranging and highly original book Adam Potkay explores the concept of joy, distinguishing it from related concepts such as happiness and ecstasy. He goes on to trace the literary and intellectual history of joy in the Western tradition, from Aristotle, the Bible and Provencal troubadours through contemporary culture, centring on British and German works from the Reformation through Romanticism. Describing the complex...

How long is The Story of Joy?

The Story of Joy by Adam Potkay is 320 pages long, and a total of 80,000 words.

This makes it 108% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of Joy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 17 minutes to read The Story of Joy aloud.

What Reading Level is The Story of Joy?

The Story of Joy 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.

Where Can I Buy The Story of Joy?

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