How Long to Read Berlioz and His Century

How Long Does it Take to Read Berlioz and His Century?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 46 minutes to read Berlioz and His Century by Jacques Barzun

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

Description

In this abridgment of his monumental study, Berlioz and the Romantic Century, Jacques Barzun recounts the events and extraordinary achievements of the great composer's life against the background of the romantic era. As the author eloquently demonstrates, Berloiz was an archetype whose destiny was the story of an age, the incarnation of an artistic style and a historical spirit. "In order to understand the nineteenth century, it is essential to understand Berlioz," notes W. H. Auden, "and in order to understand Berlioz, it is essential to read Professor Barzun."

How long is Berlioz and His Century?

Berlioz and His Century by Jacques Barzun is 456 pages long, and a total of 116,736 words.

This makes it 154% the length of the average book. It also has 143% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Berlioz and His Century Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 37 minutes to read Berlioz and His Century aloud.

What Reading Level is Berlioz and His Century?

Berlioz and His Century 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.

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