How Long to Read Emily Dickinson

How Long Does it Take to Read Emily Dickinson?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 5 minutes to read Emily Dickinson by Carl Rollyson and Lisa Paddock

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

Description

Emily Dickinson exemplified the virtue of self-discipline. She wrote poetry largely for her own pleasure and to exercise and increase her creative talents. Very few of her poems were published during her own lifetime, yet we know that she wrote consistently--perhaps every day--over several decades. Poetry was her way of knowing herself and understanding the world. She could control and express her ideas and emotions through poetry, perhaps the most demanding form of writing. What does it mean to be a disciplined poet? It means writing and rewriting poems until they seem to be as perfect as possible. Dickinson left behind many drafts of her poems--sometimes including alternate wordings, as if to acknowledge that her writing was still seeking perfection. Dickinson’s discipline was self-imposed. She met no publishing deadlines. She did not write for a patron who sponsored her creative efforts. She did not expect the world to acknowledge her poetry as soon as it was written. Yet now she is considered one of the greatest poets ever to have written in the English language. She valued the labor and the results of a job well done. Emily Dickinson is a model not only for writers, but for anyone who wishes calmly and determinedly to pursue a goal, even without the prospect of an immediate reward.

How long is Emily Dickinson?

Emily Dickinson by Carl Rollyson and Lisa Paddock is 64 pages long, and a total of 16,256 words.

This makes it 22% the length of the average book. It also has 20% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Emily Dickinson Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 28 minutes to read Emily Dickinson aloud.

What Reading Level is Emily Dickinson?

Emily Dickinson is suitable for students ages 8 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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