How Long to Read Toni Morrison's Beloved and the Apotropaic Imagination

How Long Does it Take to Read Toni Morrison's Beloved and the Apotropaic Imagination?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 43 minutes to read Toni Morrison's Beloved and the Apotropaic Imagination by Kathleen Marks

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

Description

"Toni Morrison's Beloved and the Apotropaic Imagination investigates Toni Morrison's Beloved in light of ancient Greek influences, arguing that the African American experience depicted in the novel can be set in a broader context than is usually allowed. Kathleen Marks gives a history of the apotropaic from ancient to modern times, and shows the ways that Beloved'sprotagonist, Sethe, and her community engage the apotropaic as a mode of dealing with their communal suffering. Apotropaic, from the Greek, meaning "to turn away from," refers to rituals that were performed in ancient times to ward...

How long is Toni Morrison's Beloved and the Apotropaic Imagination?

Toni Morrison's Beloved and the Apotropaic Imagination by Kathleen Marks 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 Toni Morrison's Beloved and the Apotropaic Imagination Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 43 minutes to read Toni Morrison's Beloved and the Apotropaic Imagination aloud.

What Reading Level is Toni Morrison's Beloved and the Apotropaic Imagination?

Toni Morrison's Beloved and the Apotropaic Imagination 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.

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