How Long to Read A Scottish Ballad Book (RLE Folklore)

How Long Does it Take to Read A Scottish Ballad Book (RLE Folklore)?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 22 minutes to read A Scottish Ballad Book (RLE Folklore) by David Buchan

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

Description

The popular appeal of the ballad is perennial, and few literary genres give so much pleasure to so many kinds of people. This anthology, first published in 1973, is drawn from the richest ballad tradition in Britain, that of the Northeast of Scotland. It provides a fresh and original choice of songs that ranges from the old ballads like ‘Gil Brenton’ and ‘Willie’s Lady’ to the bothy ballads like ‘The Tarves Rant’. The collection illustrates the development of a tradition over the centuries from the oral stage down to the modern, and exemplifies the methods of composition and transmission, the...

How long is A Scottish Ballad Book (RLE Folklore)?

A Scottish Ballad Book (RLE Folklore) by David Buchan is 321 pages long, and a total of 80,571 words.

This makes it 108% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Scottish Ballad Book (RLE Folklore) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 20 minutes to read A Scottish Ballad Book (RLE Folklore) aloud.

What Reading Level is A Scottish Ballad Book (RLE Folklore)?

A Scottish Ballad Book (RLE Folklore) 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.

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