How Long to Read Thomas Hardy: The Novels

How Long Does it Take to Read Thomas Hardy: The Novels?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 26 minutes to read Thomas Hardy: The Novels by Norman Page

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

Description

This book is designed to serve as a practical guide for students and others wishing to improve their skills in the detailed analysis and discussion of Hardy's prose texts. Its aim is to sharpen readers' awareness of the complexity and subtlety of Hardy's art by encouraging responsiveness to such aspects as language and style, imagery and symbol, descriptive and dramatic method and narrative technique. At the same time extracts are considered not in isolation but in relation to the overall purposes of a highly-organised text. While the main focus is on four of Hardy's most-widely read novels, the twenty-four examples of close analysis cover six major themes that are relevant to all his fiction. There are also numerous references to his other writings in prose and verse. The second part of the book provides, in succinct form, essential background material, including an outline of Hardy's life and career and an account of the literary, historical and intellectual contexts of his fiction. As well as a guide to further reading, a chapter is devoted to samples of criticism illustrating a range of approaches to the chosen texts and representing the work of important critics past and present.

How long is Thomas Hardy: The Novels?

Thomas Hardy: The Novels by Norman Page is 199 pages long, and a total of 51,541 words.

This makes it 67% the length of the average book. It also has 63% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Thomas Hardy: The Novels Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 41 minutes to read Thomas Hardy: The Novels aloud.

What Reading Level is Thomas Hardy: The Novels?

Thomas Hardy: The Novels 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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