How Long to Read An Orkney Tapestry

How Long Does it Take to Read An Orkney Tapestry?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 3 minutes to read An Orkney Tapestry by George MacKay Brown

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

Description

First published in 1969, An Orkney Tapestry, George Mackay Brown's seminal work, is a unique look at Orkney through the eye of a poet. Originally commissioned by his publisher as an introduction to the Orkney Islands, Brown approached the writing from a unique perspective and went on to produce a rich fusion of ballad, folk tale, short story, drama, and environmental writing. The book, written at an early stage in the author’s career, explores themes that appear in his later work and was a landmark in Brown’s development as a writer. Above all, it is a celebration of Orkney's people, language and history. This edition reproduces Sylvia Wishart’s beautiful illustrations, commissioned for the original hardback. Made available again for the first time in over 40 years, this new edition sits alongside Nan Shepherd’s The Living Mountain as an important precursor of environmental writing by the likes of Kathleen Jamie, Robert Macfarlane, Malachy Tallack and, most recently, Amy Liptrot.

How long is An Orkney Tapestry?

An Orkney Tapestry by George MacKay Brown is 242 pages long, and a total of 60,984 words.

This makes it 82% the length of the average book. It also has 75% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read An Orkney Tapestry Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 33 minutes to read An Orkney Tapestry aloud.

What Reading Level is An Orkney Tapestry?

An Orkney Tapestry 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 An Orkney Tapestry?

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