How Long to Read 100 Great Operas And Their Stories

How Long Does it Take to Read 100 Great Operas And Their Stories?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 26 minutes to read 100 Great Operas And Their Stories by Henry W. Simon

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

Description

An invaluable guide for both casual opera fans and aficionados, 100 Great Operas is perhaps the most comprehensive and enjoyable volume of opera stories ever written. From La Traviata to Aïda, from Carmen to Don Giovanni, here are the plots of the world’s best-loved operas, told in an engaging, picturesque, and readable manner. Written by noted opera authority Henry W. Simon, this distinctive reference book contains act-by-act descriptions of 100 operatic works ranging from the historic early seventeenth century masterpieces of Monteverdi to the modern classics of Gian-Carlo Menotti. In addition to highlighting the most important aspects of each opera, the author discusses the main characters, the famous turnings of plot, and the most significant arias. Here, too, is a wealth of anecdotes concerning literary background, past performances and stars, and production problems of the great operas.

How long is 100 Great Operas And Their Stories?

100 Great Operas And Their Stories by Henry W. Simon is 562 pages long, and a total of 141,624 words.

This makes it 190% the length of the average book. It also has 173% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read 100 Great Operas And Their Stories Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 53 minutes to read 100 Great Operas And Their Stories aloud.

What Reading Level is 100 Great Operas And Their Stories?

100 Great Operas And Their Stories 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 100 Great Operas And Their Stories?

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