How Long to Read A Raisin in the Sun

How Long Does it Take to Read A Raisin in the Sun?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

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

Description

Under the editorship of the late Robert Nemiroff, with a provocative and thoughtful introduction by preeminent African-American scholar Margaret B. Wilkerson and a commentary by Spike Lee, this completely restored screenplay is the accurate and authoritative edition of Lorraine Hansberry's script and a testament to her unparalled accomplishment as a Black artist. The 1961 film version of A Raisin in the Sun, with a screenplay by the author, Lorraine Hansberry, won an award at the Cannes Film Festival even though one-third of the actual screenplay Hansberry had written had been cut out. The...

How long is A Raisin in the Sun?

A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Raisin in the Sun Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read A Raisin in the Sun aloud.

What Reading Level is A Raisin in the Sun?

A Raisin in the Sun 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 A Raisin in the Sun?

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