How Long to Read Arrows in the Gale & Other Poems

How Long Does it Take to Read Arrows in the Gale & Other Poems?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 23 minutes to read Arrows in the Gale & Other Poems by Arturo M. Giovannitti

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

Description

This volume comprises the collected poems that Arturo Giovannitti wrote in English. Giovannitti's extremely long and loose Whitmanesque lines, as well as his eulogy "The Death of Flavio Venanzi," "The Bankrupt's Suicide" and "Scientist," provide a key piece in understanding the development of the prose poem in the United States. Giovannitti made prominent, but largely forgotten, contributions to American arts and letters during the first part of the twentieth century, well before Italian-Americans were recognized as making valid contributions to the cultural life of the United States - at least outside the realm of theatrical performers, singers and musicians. This cultural amnesia may be due in part to Giovannitti's radicalism and pacifism, in part to him not exactly living as a choir boy throughout his life and in part due to his reluctance to promote himself as a writer. His mission was to sing to those slaving away in factories and sweatshops, to sing to those who (if they were lucky) could read his poems in various socialist newspapers and journals (but who were more likely to have had someone read Giovannitti's work to them or possibly heard him speak at a union meeting or political gathering). Giovannitti's political mission shaped his poetic vision and expression. As orator, agitator, organizer, poet, playwright, essayist, journalist, doubter and believer, he sought to better the plight of the worker.

How long is Arrows in the Gale & Other Poems?

Arrows in the Gale & Other Poems by Arturo M. Giovannitti is 142 pages long, and a total of 35,784 words.

This makes it 48% the length of the average book. It also has 44% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Arrows in the Gale & Other Poems Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 15 minutes to read Arrows in the Gale & Other Poems aloud.

What Reading Level is Arrows in the Gale & Other Poems?

Arrows in the Gale & Other Poems 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.

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