How Long to Read Traditions of Death and Burial

How Long Does it Take to Read Traditions of Death and Burial?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 38 minutes to read Traditions of Death and Burial by Helen Frisby

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

Description

Death has been a source of grief and uncertainty for humanity throughout history, but it has also been the inspiration for a plethora of fascinating traditions. The covering of mirrors to prevent the departed spirit from seeing itself; the passing bell rung to assist the soul to heaven; the 'sin eater' who sat beside a coffin eating and drinking to 'absorb' the corpse's sins – all of these were common approaches at one time or another. Yet in the modern day, death has become more clinical than spiritual, something kept hidden behind closed doors. This beautifully illustrated history explores English approaches to death and burial from the medieval era to the present day, exploring ancient customs which have long since lapsed, those such as lighting candles that have survived until the present day, and new approaches such as eco-burials, which are changing how we relate to death, dying and the dead.

How long is Traditions of Death and Burial?

Traditions of Death and Burial by Helen Frisby is 96 pages long, and a total of 24,576 words.

This makes it 32% the length of the average book. It also has 30% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Traditions of Death and Burial Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 14 minutes to read Traditions of Death and Burial aloud.

What Reading Level is Traditions of Death and Burial?

Traditions of Death and Burial 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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