How Long to Read Theodor Fontane

How Long Does it Take to Read Theodor Fontane?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Theodor Fontane by Gordon A. Craig

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

Description

First published in Germany to popular and critical acclaim, this is a unique portrait of the life and work of Theodor Fontane, the greatest German novelist of his age, as well as a major poet and theater critic and much loved travel writer. Gordon A. Craig, one of the foremost scholars of German history, interpolates a cohesive historical biography of Fontane with his own reflections on the art, culture, and politics of Fontane's world. The ideas and impressions of Fontane and Craig echo one another throughout the book in compelling and fascinating ways. Fontane's travel accounts of Scotland and Prussia are enriched by Craig's discussion of Germany's increasingly national vision of itself and the world at the time of unification. Similarly, Craig's mastery of German military history dovetails remarkably well with Fontane's reportage on Germany's wars with Denmark, Austria, and France. Interesting are Fontane's ruminations over his great contemporary Otto von Bismarck, whom he revered as founder of the Reich but whose policies he feared would in the end be self-defeating. Although Fontane's Wanderings through the Mark Brandenburg and his novels are more widely read in Germany today than they were in his own time, and although his masterpiece Effi Briest was the basis for a famous Fassbinder film, Fontane remains little known in the English-speaking world. Theodor Fontane is the ideal introduction to this major European writer, a master of social analysis and one of the great letter writers of his age.

How long is Theodor Fontane?

Theodor Fontane by Gordon A. Craig 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 Theodor Fontane Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Theodor Fontane aloud.

What Reading Level is Theodor Fontane?

Theodor Fontane 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 Theodor Fontane?

Theodor Fontane by Gordon A. Craig is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Theodor Fontane by Gordon A. Craig on Amazon click the button below.