How Long to Read A Book of Burlesque

How Long Does it Take to Read A Book of Burlesque?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 55 minutes to read A Book of Burlesque by William Adams

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

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"Self-respect: The secure feeling that no one, as yet, is suspicious."-page 70Why is it that when reading Mencken one feels that they'd be more comfortable if they were wearing a flak jacket? Once again, in his 'A Book of Burlesques,' Mencken, the master of irreverence, gives forth a collection of philosophical sayings running the gamut from downright boring to uproariously hilarious. Now I'm looking forward to reading his 'In Defense of Women.' I'm sure that women-hood will never be in more need of defending than after reading what H. L. has to say in their defense.Recommendation: 'A Book of Burlesques' offers a glimpse into the warped mind of Mencken. That may not be everyone's cup of pomegranate wine. Read at your own risk."Man weeps to think that he will die so soon. Woman, that she was born so long ago."-page 72Excerpt from "A Book of BurlesqueBy William Davenport Adams":Shall I to Honor or to Love give way? Go on, cries Honor; tender Love says, Nay; Honor aloud commands, Pluck both boots on; But softer Love does whisper, Put on none.In the end, he "goes out hopping, with one boot on, and t'other off." Again, there was a passage in the drama called "The Villain," in which the host supplied his guests with a collation out of his clothes--a capon from his helmet, cream out of his scabbard, and so on. In like manner, Pallas, in Mr. Bayes's tragedy, furnishes forth the two usurping kings:--Lo, from this conquering lance Does flow the purest wine of France: And to appease your hunger, I Have in my helmet brought a pie; Lastly, to bear a part with these, Behold a buckler made of cheese.Of the direct parody in the burlesque a few instances will suffice.

How long is A Book of Burlesque?

A Book of Burlesque by William Adams is 114 pages long, and a total of 28,956 words.

This makes it 38% the length of the average book. It also has 35% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Book of Burlesque Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 38 minutes to read A Book of Burlesque aloud.

What Reading Level is A Book of Burlesque?

A Book of Burlesque 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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