How Long to Read Dancers on the Shore

How Long Does it Take to Read Dancers on the Shore?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 3 minutes to read Dancers on the Shore by William Melvin Kelley

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

Description

The first and only short story collection by William Melvin Kelley, author of A Different Drummer, and the source from which he drew inspiration for his subsequent novels. Originally published in 1964, this collection of sixteen stories includes two linked sets of stories about the Bedlow and Dunford families. They represent the earliest work of William Melvin Kelley and provided a rich source of stories and characters who were to fill out his later novels. Spanning generations from the Deep South during Reconstruction to New York City in the 1960s, these insightful stories depict African...

How long is Dancers on the Shore?

Dancers on the Shore by William Melvin Kelley is 178 pages long, and a total of 45,924 words.

This makes it 60% the length of the average book. It also has 56% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Dancers on the Shore Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 10 minutes to read Dancers on the Shore aloud.

What Reading Level is Dancers on the Shore?

Dancers on the Shore 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.

Where Can I Buy Dancers on the Shore?

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