How Long to Read Arlen and Harburg's Over the Rainbow

How Long Does it Take to Read Arlen and Harburg's Over the Rainbow?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 12 minutes to read Arlen and Harburg's Over the Rainbow by Walter Frisch

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

Description

"Over the Rainbow" exploded into worldwide fame upon its performance by Judy Garland in the MGM film musical The Wizard of Oz (1939). Voted the greatest song of the twentieth century in a 2000 survey, it is a masterful, delicate balance of sophistication and child-like simplicity in which composer Harold Arlen and lyricist E. Y. "Yip" Harburg poignantly captured the hope and anxiety harbored by Dorothy's character. In Arlen and Harburg's Over the Rainbow, author Walter Frisch traces the history of this song from its inception during the development of The Wizard of Oz's screenplay, to its various reinterpretations over the course of the twentieth century. Through analysis of the song's music and lyrics, this Oxford Keynotes volume provides a close reading of the piece while examining the evolution of its meaning as it traversed widely varying cultural contexts. From its adoption as a jazz standard by generations of pianists, to its contribution to Judy Garland's role as a gay icon, to its reemergence as a chart-topping recording by Hawaiian singer Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, "Over the Rainbow" continues to engage audiences and performers alike in surprising ways. Featuring a companion website with audio and video supplements, this book leaves no path unexplored as it succeeds in capturing the extent of this song's impact on the world.

How long is Arlen and Harburg's Over the Rainbow?

Arlen and Harburg's Over the Rainbow by Walter Frisch is 128 pages long, and a total of 33,024 words.

This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Arlen and Harburg's Over the Rainbow Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours to read Arlen and Harburg's Over the Rainbow aloud.

What Reading Level is Arlen and Harburg's Over the Rainbow?

Arlen and Harburg's Over the Rainbow 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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