How Long to Read When the World Laughs

How Long Does it Take to Read When the World Laughs?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 32 minutes to read When the World Laughs by William V. Costanzo

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

Description

When the World Laughs is a book about the intersection of humor, history, and culture. It explores how film comedy, one of the world's most popular movie genres, reflects the values and beliefs of those who enjoy its many forms, its most enduring characters and stories, its most entertaining routines and funniest jokes. What people laugh at in Europe, Africa, or the Far East reveals important truths about their differences and common bonds. By investigating their traditions of humor, by paying close attention to what kinds of comedy cross national boundaries or what gets lost in translation, this study leads us to a deeper understanding of each other and ourselves. Section One begins with a survey of the theories and research that best explain how humor works. It clarifies the varieties of comic forms and styles, identifies the world's most archetypal figures of fun, and traces the history of the world's traditions of humor from earliest times to today. It also examines the techniques and aesthetics of film comedy: how movies use the world's rich repertoire of amusing stories, gags, and wit to make us laugh and think. Section Two offers a close look at national and regional trends. It applies the concepts set forth earlier to specific films-across a broad spectrum of sub-genres, historical eras, and cultural contexts-providing an insightful comparative study of the world's great traditions of film comedy.

How long is When the World Laughs?

When the World Laughs by William V. Costanzo is 385 pages long, and a total of 98,175 words.

This makes it 130% the length of the average book. It also has 120% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read When the World Laughs Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 56 minutes to read When the World Laughs aloud.

What Reading Level is When the World Laughs?

When the World Laughs 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.

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