How Long to Read A Commentary to Pushkin’s Lyric Poetry, 1826–1836

How Long Does it Take to Read A Commentary to Pushkin’s Lyric Poetry, 1826–1836?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 10 minutes to read A Commentary to Pushkin’s Lyric Poetry, 1826–1836 by Michael Wachtel

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

Description

Alexander Pushkin’s lyric poetry—much of it known to Russians by heart—is the cornerstone of the Russian literary tradition, yet until now there has been no detailed commentary of it in any language. Michael Wachtel’s book, designed for those who can read Russian comfortably but not natively, provides the historical, biographical, and cultural context needed to appreciate the work of Russia’s greatest poet. Each entry begins with a concise summary highlighting the key information about the poem’s origin, subtexts, and poetic form (meter, stanzaic structure, and rhyme scheme). In line-by-line fashion, Wachtel then elucidates aspects most likely to challenge non-native readers: archaic language, colloquialisms, and unusual diction or syntax. Where relevant, he addresses political, religious, and folkloric issues. Pushkin’s verse has attracted generations of brilliant interpreters. The purpose of this commentary is not to offer a new interpretation, but to give sufficient linguistic and cultural contextualization to make informed interpretation possible.

How long is A Commentary to Pushkin’s Lyric Poetry, 1826–1836?

A Commentary to Pushkin’s Lyric Poetry, 1826–1836 by Michael Wachtel is 430 pages long, and a total of 107,500 words.

This makes it 145% the length of the average book. It also has 131% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Commentary to Pushkin’s Lyric Poetry, 1826–1836 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 47 minutes to read A Commentary to Pushkin’s Lyric Poetry, 1826–1836 aloud.

What Reading Level is A Commentary to Pushkin’s Lyric Poetry, 1826–1836?

A Commentary to Pushkin’s Lyric Poetry, 1826–1836 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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